Washington Water Trust

Join WWT for a benefit screening of the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) at Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla on Sat, Oct. 19. Enjoy inspiring films, a silent auction, and a raffle with proceeds supporting streamflow restoration across Washington. ?? The Fly Fishing Film Tour is a traveling roadshow of amazing fly fishing films. Explore the science of the Costa Marlin Project in Mexico, search for massive peacock bass in the depths of the Amazon, and navigate Washington's waters with a local steelhead guide. See these incredible stories and more at the historic Gesa Power House Theatre! ??? Buy tickets and support healthy rivers today: https://lnkd.in/gM-suHyT #washingtonwatertrust #flyfishingfilmtour #f3t

We are excited to bring benefit screenings of the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) back to Walla Walla on Oct. 19 and Ellensburg on Nov. 8. Enjoy inspiring films, silent auctions with items from local businesses, and raffles of great outdoor gear. Proceeds restore flows to rivers and streams across Washington! ?? The screening in Walla Walla will take over the main stage and Electric Lounge of the historic Gesa Power House Theatre on Sat, Oct. 19. Red’s Fly Shop presents the screening in Ellensburg at their beautiful Canyon River Ranch on Fri, Nov. 8. F3T is a roadshow of amazing fly fishing films. It is one of the largest fly fishing film events and an annual community event for all anglers. Come for the action, buy and win great gear, and make a difference for local rivers and streams. ?? Buy tickets to support healthy rivers today: Walla Walla, 10/19 - https://lnkd.in/gM-suHyT Ellensburg, 11/8 - https://lnkd.in/gvT5fwiw

Meet the new WWT Operations and Administrative Associate Jalen! ?? Jalen holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in communication at the University of Washington. His passion for nonprofit work began at a young age when he volunteered alongside his mother at local shelters, distributing food and clothing to families in need. Jalen has had the privilege of working with several nonprofits around the Seattle area, with one of the most transformative experiences being his time as a Program Coordinator at the Center for Multicultural Health. That experience fueled Jalen’s unwavering desire to stay in the nonprofit space. ?? Seattle has always been home to Jalen, and he’s developed a deep connection to the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty. Jalen is eager to contribute his passion for community advocacy and communication skills to an organization working to protect what he considers to be one of the most valuable resources in our area. ?? Jalen is an avid weightlifter who enjoys participating in mixed martial arts and competing in fighting game tournaments. He also enjoys reading and traveling, which offers him new perspectives and an appreciation for different cultures. Welcome to WWT, Jalen! We're excited to make a difference for local rivers and streams together. ?? #washingtonwatertrust #welcome #welcometoourteam #riverconservation #waterconservation #washingtonstate #wastate #seattle #seattlewa #makeadifference

Connect, learn, and hear from water resource experts at the American Water Resources Association WA Section Annual State Conference on Tues, Oct. 8! ?? Governor Jay Inslee will speak at the conference and share his insights on safeguarding Washington's vital water resources. This year's conference theme is, “Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable: Protecting Washington's Waters" and will focus on protecting Washington’s water quality, including drinking water security, aquatic species protection, and preserving water quality for recreational and other uses. ?? The conference is at the Mountaineers Seattle Program Center from 8:30 am to 5 pm on Oct. 8 with a networking reception to follow. The AWRA-WA Section Annual State Conference will feature more than 15 expert speakers, including keynote speaker Professor Catherine O'Neill. ?? Join the crucial discussion on protecting Washington's waters. Register for the conference today: https://lnkd.in/g2vYWy_c #awrawa #americanwaterresourcesassociation #washingtonwatertrust

Thank you to our Coho-level Healthy Rivers Partner Newground Social Investment!??? ? Newground Social Investment’s mission is to, “harness the power of business for good – in service to our clients’ long-term financial needs as well as to the human yearning for strong and resilient communities, a healthy environment, and a robust, sustainable, and locally-determined economy.” ? Healthy Rivers Partners are businesses and organizations that assist Washington Water Trust in restoring and protecting rivers and streams across Washington. We deeply appreciate Newground Social Investment’s support as we work to build a sustainable freshwater future for all. ??

Meet the new WWT Project Associate Nina! ?? Nina works out of our Ellensburg office and focuses on streamflow conservation projects in Eastern Washington. She is a self-described “salmon nerd” with a passion for riparian restoration and sustainable resource management. ?? Nina has a B.S. degree in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences with a minor in Marine Biology from UW and recently earned a Master of Ecology and Conservation degree from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Her thesis focused on modeling migratory Atlantic salmon and sea trout smolt counts and body condition in relation to seasonal variations in river conditions. ?? In her spare time, Nina enjoys travelling, reading, and exploring the outdoors with her dog. ?? Welcome to WWT, Nina! We're excited to protect and restore local rivers and streams together. ?? #washingtonwatertrust #welcome #welcometoourteam #newhire #riverconservation #waterconservation #washingtonstate #wastate #ellensburg #ellensburgwa #easternwashington

August is Water Quality Month, and we're stoked to highlight the incredible work our Nonprofit Partners are doing to improve water in their communities and across the United States: Tampa Bay Watch, Clean Water Fund, The Wetlands Initiative, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, and Washington Water Trust See the link in our bio for info about our full network of more than 500 environmental nonprofits!

The American Water Resources Association Washington Section (AWRA-WA) will host its annual state conference on Tues, Oct. 8. This year’s conference will focus on clean water in Washington, how water quality affects the uses of water, and what AWRA-WA members are doing to address those concerns. Speakers will discuss the intersection between water quality and water quantity, and how water quality concerns impact water supply security.?Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/g2vYWy_c

Most of Washington is experiencing drought conditions right now. Record-breaking heat melted our mountain snowpack earlier than normal. Conditions in the Dungeness Valley are predicted to be the second driest since 1949. Thanks to our partners and supporters, WWT is boosting flows for fish at a critical time. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g69rCzCy

A huge thank you to our Chinook-level Healthy Rivers Partner the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks! ?? ? The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ mission is to, “foster environmental stewardship and strengthen communities by providing regional parks, protecting the region's water, air, land and natural habitats, and reducing, safely disposing of and creating resources from wastewater and solid waste.” Their support empowers our team to keep rivers flowing using collaborative market-based solutions. ?? ? Healthy Rivers Partners are organizations and businesses that assist Washington Water Trust in restoring and protecting rivers and streams from the San Juans to Walla Walla. Chinook-level partners make the biggest splash, so we’re deeply grateful for the continued support of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks as we build a sustainable freshwater future for all. ??