Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited, Inc.

Arlington, VA, United States

Nature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateWater & Sanitation
NGOFounded 1959National reach201-500 staff
Profile last updated: August 11, 2026

About

Founded in 1959, Trout Unlimited is a non-governmental organisation based in Arlington, United States working on nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate, water & sanitation.

Trout Unlimited is a nonprofit conservation organisation based in Arlington, Virginia, that works to care for and recover rivers, streams, and wild and native trout and salmon populations across the United States. Founded by Michigan anglers in 1959, it operates through staff, volunteers, and local chapters. Its work includes restoring rivers and fisheries, removing dams, cleaning up abandoned mines, protecting public lands and roadless areas, and supporting community-based conservation and youth education. The organisation publishes TROUT magazine and conducts conservation science and policy advocacy.

Location

Arlington, United States

Founded

1959

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Trout Unlimited, Inc.

Staff

201-500

Focus areas

conservationriverstroutsalmonpublic landsfisherieswatersheds

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Nature & Wildlife conservationEnvironment & ClimateWater & Sanitation

Works for

CommunitiesYouth

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningResearchAwareness & educationCommunity programmesVolunteer programmesDirect services

Programmes

Youth Program

Children & Youth · United States

Youth education programmes that engage young people in caring for rivers and trout and salmon.

Coldwater Conservation Fund

Nature & Wildlife conservation · United States

Fund supporting the conservation and restoration of coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.

TU Expeditions

Nature & Wildlife conservation · United States

Expeditions connecting members with river and fisheries conservation work.

Countries of operation

United States

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsLegaciesCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerMembershipLegacy givingCorporate partnership

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