WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years. BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming. It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan began in 1978. LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

to

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT The Colorado River Cutthroat historically occupied most cool water habitats of the Colorado River watersheds in Colorado, southern Wyoming, eastern Utah, extreme northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. Currently, however, Colorado River Cutthroat trout occupy approximately 16 percent of its historic range, primarily

in isolated, small

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years. BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming. It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan began in 1978. LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

to

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT The Colorado River Cutthroat historically occupied most cool water habitats of the Colorado River watersheds in Colorado, southern Wyoming, eastern Utah, extreme northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. Currently, however, Colorado River Cutthroat trout occupy approximately 16 percent of its historic range, primarily

in isolated, small

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Therese Thompson, Coordinator. Western Native Trout Initiative. 134 Union Boulevard Suite 665. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303)236-4402. tthompson@westernnativetrout.org WNTI FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FY2021 The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) and our partners are proud to announce our Request for Proposals for federal FY2021 funding. As one of 20 federally recognized National Fish Habitat Partnerships, WNTI is a collaborative effort between 12 western states, three federal agencies, sovereign tribes, private businesses and individuals, non-governmental conservation groups, and other WESTSLOPE CUTTHROAT TROUT Westslope Cutthroat Species Status Report . Although commonly associated with the state of Montana, the historic range of Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) is the most widespread geographically among the 14 subspecies of inland cutthroat trout. BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT Bonneville Cutthroat Species Status Report . The Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki Utah) was historically found in the Bonneville Basin, including suitable habitat within Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada.Although scientists believed that pure strains of Bonneville cutthroat were extinct, a few isolated populations were discovered in Utah in the 1970s and biologists began an in RIO GRANDE CUTTHROAT TROUT Rio Grande Cutthroat. Historically, Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout occupied all cool waters in the Rio Grande drainage, including the Chama, Jemez and Rio San Jose drainages, along with suitable waters of the Pecos and Canadian drainages. They currently live in only about 100 headwater streams, occupying 10 percent of their former range. FRENCH CREEK FISH BARRIER French Creek Fish Barrier State(s): Montana Managing Agency/Organization: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Type of Organization: State government Project Status: Underway Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Barrier construction Trout species benefitted: westslope cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling Population: Upper Missouri River Basin, Big Hole River drainage, French Creek CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. FINAL REPORT COASTAL CUTTHROAT TROUT IN ALASKA: AN FINAL REPORT – Coastal cutthroat trout in Alaska: An assessment of distribution and occurrence data May 2013 Submitted to the Western Native Trout Initiative, Fish Habitat Partnership WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The 2021 winners of the Fish Art Contest Western Native Trout Award have been announced! View the winning entries here. WNTI is partnering with Wildlife Forever to highlight the diversity of native trout in the western United States through a new Western Native Trout Award. This partnership will connect youth aged kindergarten to 12th grade to native trout utilizing the Art of Conservation®.

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull trout occupy cold-water stream and lake habitats in western North America. Once abundant in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana, bull trout are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the lower 48 states.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years. GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT �Joseph R. Tomelleri. Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming.It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan

began in 1978.

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT Between 2007 and 2020, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed $484,876 to 15 projects benefiting Colorado River

Cutthroat Trout.

LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT �Joseph R. Tomelleri. Lahontan Cutthroat. The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout is the largest cutthroat trout species and is the state fish of Nevada. The present distribution is restricted to a few lakes and streams within and outside the historic range. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The 2021 winners of the Fish Art Contest Western Native Trout Award have been announced! View the winning entries here. WNTI is partnering with Wildlife Forever to highlight the diversity of native trout in the western United States through a new Western Native Trout Award. This partnership will connect youth aged kindergarten to 12th grade to native trout utilizing the Art of Conservation®.

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull trout occupy cold-water stream and lake habitats in western North America. Once abundant in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana, bull trout are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the lower 48 states.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years. GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT �Joseph R. Tomelleri. Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming.It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan

began in 1978.

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT Between 2007 and 2020, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed $484,876 to 15 projects benefiting Colorado River

Cutthroat Trout.

LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT �Joseph R. Tomelleri. Lahontan Cutthroat. The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout is the largest cutthroat trout species and is the state fish of Nevada. The present distribution is restricted to a few lakes and streams within and outside the historic range. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull trout occupy cold-water stream and lake habitats in western North America. Once abundant in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana, bull trout are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the lower 48 states. WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The Western Native Trout Initiative is all about getting projects done that will help improve the abundance of western native trout across a variety of landscapes.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Therese Thompson, Coordinator. Western Native Trout Initiative. 134 Union Boulevard Suite 665. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303)236-4402. tthompson@westernnativetrout.org BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT Bonneville Cutthroat Species Status Report . The Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki Utah) was historically found in the Bonneville Basin, including suitable habitat within Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada.Although scientists believed that pure strains of Bonneville cutthroat were extinct, a few isolated populations were discovered in Utah in the 1970s and biologists began an in RIO GRANDE CUTTHROAT TROUT A conservation team established in 2003, composed of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, New Mexico Dept. of Game and Fish, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Jicarilla-Apache Nation, the Mescalero-Apache Nation, and the Taos Pueblo tribe and conservation organizations such as the Western Native Trout Initiative and Trout THE RESTORATION OF BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT IN CLEAR Table 1. Summary of funding for the Clear Creek fish passage barrier. Year Source Amount Funded Expenditure Remaining 2013 WNTI 1$34,000

$29,000 $5,000

FRENCH CREEK FISH BARRIER French Creek Fish Barrier State(s): Montana Managing Agency/Organization: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Type of Organization: State government Project Status: Underway Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Barrier construction Trout species benefitted: westslope cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling Population: Upper Missouri River Basin, Big Hole River drainage, French Creek RANGE-WIDE STATUS ASSESSMENT FOR YELLOWSTONE … The status of Yellowstone cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii bouvieri) across their historical range was initially assessed in 1995, and updated in 2001 and 2006. Here we summarize their status in 2011, and report on changes since the 2006 report (May et al. 2007). GILA TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS GILAE DATA: GILA TROUT RECOVERY Gila Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae) Western Native Trout Status Report – Updated February 2016 Creek population was restored to its original habitat following its loss in the wild from the 1989 Divide Fire. WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years. LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

to

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT The Colorado River Cutthroat historically occupied most cool water habitats of the Colorado River watersheds in Colorado, southern Wyoming, eastern Utah, extreme northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. Currently, however, Colorado River Cutthroat trout occupy approximately 16 percent of its historic range, primarily

in isolated, small

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years. LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

to

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT The Colorado River Cutthroat historically occupied most cool water habitats of the Colorado River watersheds in Colorado, southern Wyoming, eastern Utah, extreme northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. Currently, however, Colorado River Cutthroat trout occupy approximately 16 percent of its historic range, primarily

in isolated, small

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The Western Native Trout Initiative is all about getting projects done that will help improve the abundance of western native trout across a variety of landscapes. WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Therese Thompson, Coordinator. Western Native Trout Initiative. 134 Union Boulevard Suite 665. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303)236-4402. tthompson@westernnativetrout.org BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT Bonneville Cutthroat Species Status Report . The Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki Utah) was historically found in the Bonneville Basin, including suitable habitat within Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada.Although scientists believed that pure strains of Bonneville cutthroat were extinct, a few isolated populations were discovered in Utah in the 1970s and biologists began an in YELLOWSTONE CUTTHROAT TROUT Yellowstone Cutthroat Species Status Report. Between 2007 and 2020, the Western Native Trout Initiative provided $605,146 in funding to 27 projects to benefit Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Projects have included barrier construction and restoration, habitat restoration, fish passage, telemetry studies, and public outreach and education. THE RESTORATION OF BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT IN CLEAR Table 1. Summary of funding for the Clear Creek fish passage barrier. Year Source Amount Funded Expenditure Remaining 2013 WNTI 1$34,000

$29,000 $5,000

FRENCH CREEK FISH BARRIER French Creek Fish Barrier State(s): Montana Managing Agency/Organization: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Type of Organization: State government Project Status: Underway Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Barrier construction Trout species benefitted: westslope cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling Population: Upper Missouri River Basin, Big Hole River drainage, French Creek RANGE-WIDE STATUS ASSESSMENT FOR YELLOWSTONE … The status of Yellowstone cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii bouvieri) across their historical range was initially assessed in 1995, and updated in 2001 and 2006. Here we summarize their status in 2011, and report on changes since the 2006 report (May et al. 2007). GILA TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS GILAE DATA: GILA TROUT RECOVERY Gila Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae) Western Native Trout Status Report – Updated February 2016 Creek population was restored to its original habitat following its loss in the wild from the 1989 Divide Fire. WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming. It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan began in 1978. LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

to

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT The Colorado River Cutthroat historically occupied most cool water habitats of the Colorado River watersheds in Colorado, southern Wyoming, eastern Utah, extreme northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. Currently, however, Colorado River Cutthroat trout occupy approximately 16 percent of its historic range, primarily

in isolated, small

FRENCH CREEK FISH BARRIER French Creek Fish Barrier State(s): Montana Managing Agency/Organization: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Type of Organization: State government Project Status: Underway Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Barrier construction Trout species benefitted: westslope cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling Population: Upper Missouri River Basin, Big Hole River drainage, French Creek STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years. BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT �Joseph R. Tomelleri. Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming.It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan

began in 1978.

LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

to

COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT The Colorado River Cutthroat historically occupied most cool water habitats of the Colorado River watersheds in Colorado, southern Wyoming, eastern Utah, extreme northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. Currently, however, Colorado River Cutthroat trout occupy approximately 16 percent of its historic range, primarily

in isolated, small

FRENCH CREEK FISH BARRIER French Creek Fish Barrier State(s): Montana Managing Agency/Organization: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Type of Organization: State government Project Status: Underway Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Barrier construction Trout species benefitted: westslope cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling Population: Upper Missouri River Basin, Big Hole River drainage, French Creek STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

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Therese Thompson, Coordinator. Western Native Trout Initiative. 134 Union Boulevard Suite 665. Lakewood, CO 80228 (303)236-4402. tthompson@westernnativetrout.org CHASING WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Gila Trout is one of the rarest trout species in the United States. The extent of the historical distribution of the Gila Trout is not known with certainty. It is known to be native to higher elevation streams in portions of the Gila River drainage in New Mexico, San Francisco River drainage in Arizona and New Mexico, and tributaries to

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WESTSLOPE CUTTHROAT TROUT Westslope Cutthroat Species Status Report . Although commonly associated with the state of Montana, the historic range of Westslope Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) is the most widespread geographically among the 14 subspecies of inland cutthroat trout. BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT Bonneville Cutthroat Species Status Report . The Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki Utah) was historically found in the Bonneville Basin, including suitable habitat within Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada.Although scientists believed that pure strains of Bonneville cutthroat were extinct, a few isolated populations were discovered in Utah in the 1970s and biologists began an in RIO GRANDE CUTTHROAT TROUT Rio Grande Cutthroat. Historically, Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout occupied all cool waters in the Rio Grande drainage, including the Chama, Jemez and Rio San Jose drainages, along with suitable waters of the Pecos and Canadian drainages. They currently live in only about 100 headwater streams, occupying 10 percent of their former range. FRENCH CREEK FISH BARRIER French Creek Fish Barrier State(s): Montana Managing Agency/Organization: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Type of Organization: State government Project Status: Underway Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Barrier construction Trout species benefitted: westslope cutthroat trout, Arctic grayling Population: Upper Missouri River Basin, Big Hole River drainage, French Creek CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. WESTSLOPE CUTTHROAT TROUT 2 Westslope Cutthroat Trout Status Update Summary 2009 Bruce E. May1 Introduction This abbreviated status update for westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki lewisii, WCT ) relies primarily on information contained in a 2009 update of the WCT status database. FINAL REPORT COASTAL CUTTHROAT TROUT IN ALASKA: AN FINAL REPORT – Coastal cutthroat trout in Alaska: An assessment of distribution and occurrence data May 2013 Submitted to the Western Native Trout Initiative, Fish Habitat Partnership WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The 2021 winners of the Fish Art Contest Western Native Trout Award have been announced! View the winning entries here. WNTI is partnering with Wildlife Forever to highlight the diversity of native trout in the western United States through a new Western Native Trout Award. This partnership will connect youth aged kindergarten to 12th grade to native trout utilizing the Art of Conservation®.

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull trout occupy cold-water stream and lake habitats in western North America. Once abundant in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana, bull trout are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the lower 48 states. WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT Between 2007 and 2020, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed $484,876 to 15 projects benefiting Colorado River

Cutthroat Trout.

LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT �Joseph R. Tomelleri. Lahontan Cutthroat. The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout is the largest cutthroat trout species and is the state fish of Nevada. The present distribution is restricted to a few lakes and streams within and outside the historic range. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The 2021 winners of the Fish Art Contest Western Native Trout Award have been announced! View the winning entries here. WNTI is partnering with Wildlife Forever to highlight the diversity of native trout in the western United States through a new Western Native Trout Award. This partnership will connect youth aged kindergarten to 12th grade to native trout utilizing the Art of Conservation®.

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull trout occupy cold-water stream and lake habitats in western North America. Once abundant in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana, bull trout are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the lower 48 states. WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. COLORADO RIVER CUTTHROAT TROUT Between 2007 and 2020, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed $484,876 to 15 projects benefiting Colorado River

Cutthroat Trout.

LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT �Joseph R. Tomelleri. Lahontan Cutthroat. The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout is the largest cutthroat trout species and is the state fish of Nevada. The present distribution is restricted to a few lakes and streams within and outside the historic range. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull trout occupy cold-water stream and lake habitats in western North America. Once abundant in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Idaho and Montana, bull trout are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in the lower 48 states.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The Western Native Trout Initiative is all about getting projects done that will help improve the abundance of western native trout across a variety of landscapes. WNTI FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FY2021 The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) and our partners are proud to announce our Request for Proposals for federal FY2021 funding. As one of 20 federally recognized National Fish Habitat Partnerships, WNTI is a collaborative effort between 12 western states, three federal agencies, sovereign tribes, private businesses and individuals, non-governmental conservation groups, and other BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT Bonneville Cutthroat Species Status Report . The Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki Utah) was historically found in the Bonneville Basin, including suitable habitat within Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada.Although scientists believed that pure strains of Bonneville cutthroat were extinct, a few isolated populations were discovered in Utah in the 1970s and biologists began an in YELLOWSTONE CUTTHROAT TROUT Between 2007 and 2020, the Western Native Trout Initiative provided $605,146 in funding to 27 projects to benefit Yellowstone Cutthroat

Trout.

SPREAD CREEK FISH PASSAGE PROJECT PHASE 2 Spread Creek Fish Passage Project Phase 2 State(s): Wyoming Managing Agency/Organization: Trout Unlimited Type of Organization: Nonprofit Project Status: Ongoing Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Riparian or Instream Habitat Restoration, Barrier Removal, Watershed Connectivity, Monitoring, Education/Outreach 5 miles of stream reconnected, 0.25 stream miles restored, one barrier A RANGEWIDE GENETIC ASSESSMENT OF YCT TO DIRECT MANAGEMENT A rangewide genetic assessment of YCT to direct management and conservation strategies to enhance population and species persistence State(s): Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming Managing Agency/Organization: Wyoming Game and Fish Department Type of Organization: Government Project Status: Ongoing Project type: WNTI

Project

WOOD RIVER FISH PASSAGE PROJECT Thanks to the successful completion of other projects and a strong partnership with GVID, the project partners are prepared to eliminate the last major barrier for fish in the Greybull/Wood River drainage. WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming. It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan began in 1978. LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

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CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of WESTERN NATIVE TROUT The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and

workforce

REDBAND TROUT

Interior Redband Trout Species Status Report . Six states, four federal agencies, five tribal governments and one non-governmental organization signed a Rangewide Conservation Agreementfor Interior Redband Troutin July 2014, agreeing to work together to conserve and protect habitat for this unique trout. The Conservation Agreement for interior Redband Trout is an example of the power of a BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail. GILA TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Gila Trout Species Status Report . Fishing for Gila Trout was once restricted under its status as an endangered species. The down-listing to threatened in 2006 includes a special provision that allows the states of New Mexico and Arizona to manage the species as a sportfish in select areas for the first time in almost 50 years.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. GREENBACK CUTTHROAT TROUT Greenback Cutthroat. Colorado’s State Fish, Greenback Cutthroat Trout are native to the Arkansas and South Platte River basins in Colorado’s Front Range mountains, and a few South Platte tributaries in extreme southeastern Wyoming. It was listed as endangered in 1973 but downlisted to threatened when a recovery plan began in 1978. LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT The sports fish status of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout has improved angler support for reintroduction and conservation. Between 2008 and 2018, the Western Native Trout Initiative has contributed over $222,500 to 8 projects benefitting Lahontan Cutthroat trout in Nevada and California. Project goals have been focused on fish migration barriers

to

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN TROUT (ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS AGUABONITA California Golden Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aguabonita)__ Western Native Trout Status report population the new population was, the greater the reduction of genetic diversity. STREAM WATCH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FINAL PROJECT REPORT 3 Project Results: The only goal that was unmet was the number of public citizens educated through the Stream Watch’s efforts. In total, 2,797 people were educated on the importance of WHAT ARE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AND CHAR? Trout and char are the common generic descriptor for a number of freshwater fish species in the salmonid family. Trout and char have no spines on the fins, and all of them have a small adipose fin along the back, near the tail.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The Western Native Trout Initiative is all about getting projects done that will help improve the abundance of western native trout across a variety of landscapes.

APACHE TROUT

Apache Trout Species Status Report . The Apache Trout was first listed as an Endangered Species on March 11, 1967 (32 FR 4001). It was down-listed to threatened in July 1975 (40 FR 29863, Final Special Rule, 17.44(a)) based on recovery actions and a reanalysis of data. BULL TROUT – WESTERN NATIVE TROUT Bull Trout. The Bull Trout was once found throughout the Columbia River Basin, east to western Montana, south to northern Nevada, west to California and possibly as far north as southeastern Alaska. The main populations remaining in the lower 48 states are in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with a small population in northern

Nevada.

WNTI FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FY2021 The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) and our partners are proud to announce our Request for Proposals for federal FY2021 funding. As one of 20 federally recognized National Fish Habitat Partnerships, WNTI is a collaborative effort between 12 western states, three federal agencies, sovereign tribes, private businesses and individuals, non-governmental conservation groups, and other BONNEVILLE CUTTHROAT TROUT Bonneville Cutthroat Species Status Report . The Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (Oncorhynchus clarki Utah) was historically found in the Bonneville Basin, including suitable habitat within Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada.Although scientists believed that pure strains of Bonneville cutthroat were extinct, a few isolated populations were discovered in Utah in the 1970s and biologists began an in SPREAD CREEK FISH PASSAGE PROJECT PHASE 2 Spread Creek Fish Passage Project Phase 2 State(s): Wyoming Managing Agency/Organization: Trout Unlimited Type of Organization: Nonprofit Project Status: Ongoing Project type: WNTI Project Project action(s): Riparian or Instream Habitat Restoration, Barrier Removal, Watershed Connectivity, Monitoring, Education/Outreach 5 miles of stream reconnected, 0.25 stream miles restored, one barrier A RANGEWIDE GENETIC ASSESSMENT OF YCT TO DIRECT MANAGEMENT A rangewide genetic assessment of YCT to direct management and conservation strategies to enhance population and species persistence State(s): Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming Managing Agency/Organization: Wyoming Game and Fish Department Type of Organization: Government Project Status: Ongoing Project type: WNTI

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RIO GRANDE CUTTHROAT TROUT Rio Grande Cutthroat. Historically, Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout occupied all cool waters in the Rio Grande drainage, including the Chama, Jemez and Rio San Jose drainages, along with suitable waters of the Pecos and Canadian drainages. They currently live in only about 100 headwater streams, occupying 10 percent of their former range. WOOD RIVER FISH PASSAGE PROJECT Thanks to the successful completion of other projects and a strong partnership with GVID, the project partners are prepared to eliminate the last major barrier for fish in the Greybull/Wood River drainage. Western Native Trout

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THE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT INITIATIVE The Western Native Trout Initiative (WNTI) is a public-private Fish Habitat Partnership that works collaboratively across 12 western states to conserve (protect, restore, and recover) 21 native trout and char species. Formed in 2006, WNTI provides a new perspective and impetus to improve the return on investment of the time, money and workforce dedicated to native trout conservation.  WNTI is a collaborative, multi-state approach that requires the involvement of a wide range of partners – from public agencies to private individuals to conservation-minded organizations and corporations.  Covering over 1.75 million square miles of public and privately managed lands, WNTI and our partners combine science-based assessments with expert and local knowledge to establish joint priorities for native trout conservation at a landscape scale. The Partnership plays an important role in conserving water in the West for future generations. Since its inception in 2006, the Western Native Trout Initiative has directed over $5.5 million in federal fish habitat funds leveraged to $38 million public and private matching dollars for 187 priority native trout conservation projects. With the collaboration and coordination of WNTI Partners, together we have removed 116 barriers to fish passage, reconnected or improved 1,398 miles of native trout habitat, and placed 38 protective fish barriers to conserve important native trout conservation populations. In order to ensure our collaborative investments are directed toward the highest priority projects, WNTI has funded over 744 watershed, fish population, and habitat surveys. WNTI provides a forum for partners to coordinate and invest their collective assets and capacity toward completing the highest-priority, native trout conservation efforts across the West.  Proposed and led by local communities and resource agencies, these projects are funded and supported through WNTI’s grant programs and in-kind contributions by our partners. READ MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN FOR WESTERN NATIVE TROUT. An Initiative of the WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AGENCIES  (WAFWA), WNTI is also recognized as a National Fish Habitat Partnership by the NATIONAL FISH HABITAT ACTION PLAN . We are governed by a steering committee representing all 12 western state fish and wildlife agencies, 3 federal natural resource agencies, Native American Tribes, Canadian provincial fish and wildlife agencies, and Trout Unlimited and have partnered with over 350 organizations, nonprofits and

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------------------------- Daniel Ritz is fishing across the Western United States this summer in an attempt to reach the Master Caster class of the Western Native Trout Challenge, attempting to land each of the 20 native trout species in their historical ranges of the 12 states in the West. You can follow Ritz as he travels across the West by following Trout Unlimited, Orvis, Western Native Trout Initiative and Western Native Trout Challenge and Montana Fly Company on social media using the #WesternTroutChallenge. MEET THE ANGLER WHO IS TRYING TO COMPLETE THE WESTERN NATIVE TROUT CHALLENGE THIS SUMMER LITTLE WATER AND BIG HOPES (GILA TROUT IN NM) SEEKING TREASURE IN APACHE TROUT COUNTRY ------------------------- THE 2021 WINNERS OF THE FISH ART CONTEST WESTERN NATIVE TROUT AWARD HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!   VIEW THE WINNING ENTRIES HERE

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------------------------- WNTI RECEIVES GRANT FROM NOAA FISHERIES TO BENEFIT COASTAL CUTTHROAT TROUT AND RECREATIONAL ANGLERS IN ALASKA.  READ MORE ------------------------- INTERMOUNTAIN WEST JOINT VENTURE DECEMBER 2020 ARTICLE ABOUT WNTI AND OUR PARTNERS WORKING TOGETHER IN THE BEAR RIVER (IDAHO, UTAH,

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