The Arizona Council of Trout Unlimited (AZTU) is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organization whose mission is to conserve, protect and restore Arizona’s coldwater fisheries and watersheds to enhance the native and wild fish populations of our state.
PROTECT: Road building, oil and gas drilling and other development degrade water quality and diminish fish habitat. Keeping backcountry land intact, improving water quality downstream and providing a stronghold for native fish and other species will ensure a good refuge for future fish population growth.
RECONNECT: Dams and diversions block fish passage. If obsolete dams are removed and fish ladders and fish passage installed, fish will be able to migrate through the river.
RESTORE: Sediment, runoff and pollution make developed areas uninhabitable for fish. Urbanization and channeling of streams increase water filtration costs and the effects of flooding downstream. With tree-shaded rivers connected to floodplains, responsible grazing and development protects water quality for future generations to enjoy.
SUSTAIN: TU’s conservation legacy will endure by engaging a new generation of coldwater stewards to see that this work of mobilizing community members to protect, reconnect and restore lands and waters.
Chair:
Alan Davis
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Vice Chair:
Vacant
Secretary:
Steve Reiter
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Treasurer:
Doyle Gaines
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Immediate Past Chair:
Steve Reiter
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Conservation:
Marco Cecala
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
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Fundraising:
Steve Reiter
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Public Policy:
Ron Stearns
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Trout In The Classroom:
Jim Walker
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National Leadership Council State Representative:
Tom Goodwin
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TU Staff:
Nate Rees
Arizona State Lead
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Josh Criswell
Arizona Project Manager
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Alec Young
Recruitment-Retention-Reactivation (R3) Coordinator
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General questions:
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Every third Monday of the month
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Thank You and Please Support Arizona’s Trout Unlimited Business Members