Our History

A look at our past

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1981
Historical moment 1
Washington Trout was founded by Kurt Beardslee out of concern for....
1981
1981
Leavenworth Litigation
Wild Fish Conservancy successfully enforces the clean water act
1981
1996
Emergency Rule
Washington State creates emergency rule to address the inadequate regulatory maps related to water typing and fish distribution
1996
2000
Emergency Rule
Pre-spawning mortality was observed in Puget Sound Streams
2000
2016
Fish Traps Revitalized
WFC and partners deploy and study Washington State's first fish trap since 1935. Five years later, WFC and partners deploy and study Oregon's first fish trap since 1948.
2016
2021
Emerging Fishery Designation for Fish Traps in the Columbia River
WFC and partners deploy and study Washington State's first fish trap since 1935. Five years later, WFC and partners deploy and study Oregon's first fish trap since 1948.
2021