Freshwater Conservation Canada, previously known as Trout Unlimited Canada, is a science-based, national, charitable conservation organization. Our mission is to conserve, protect, and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and their coldwater resources for current and future generations. For the past 50 years, our watershed-focused work has been guided by science and fueled by the unending passion of our volunteers and professional staff. Our programs and projects focus on assessment, monitoring, and restoration of freshwater systems to ensure healthy water quality and quantity, healthy habitats, and healthy freshwater aquatic communities.

We partner with industry, all levels of governments, and other non-government organizations to accomplish shared conservation and restoration goals. Examples of Freshwater Conservation Canada’s projects include in-stream and riparian habitat rehabilitation, stream crossing replacements, riparian tree plantings, invasive species management, streambank stabilization, small-scale dam removals, and species-at-risk recovery. Our programs incorporate outreach and education to facilitate knowledge sharing while building an awareness and appreciation for Canada’s freshwater ecosystems. Our nature-based and process-based techniques build climate resilience while supporting native biodiversity and connecting communities to natural spaces.