The Changing Climate of Western Flyfishing

Posted by Scott Laeser on December 11th, 2009 in Climate Change

Great article on climate change and impacts on Western trout waters, including several quotes from TU staff.  Thanks to Marian for drawing attention to the importance of addressing climate impacts on our Western rivers.

The Changing Climate of Western Flyfishing

Marian Lyman

http://www.freeradicalsmag.com/2009/12/04/the-changing-climate-of-western-fly-fishing/

“After all, fly-fishing is not simply a past time. For many western states, it is a way of life, a western heritage built on blue-ribbon trout streams and supported by family-owned fly-shops and outfitters. Protecting these businesses and the millions of dollars that trout angling generates begins by protecting the resource: the beautiful and boisterous beasts caught in the swift current of a changing climate. ”