A place for native trout and char enthusiasts, consevationists, and scientists to connect
About the Network
Working to ensure native trout and char thrive!
A 2019 international symposium titled “Advances in the Population Ecology of Stream Salmonids V” held in Granada, Spain included a special session entitled, “The Status and Conservation of Trout and Char Worldwide” that was based on the book “Trout and Char of the World” recently published by the American Fisheries Society. The session was followed by an interactive forum for attendees to identify and synthesize issues associated with threats, status and solutions for the sustainability of native trout at local to global scales. The widespread imperilment of trout inspired an immediate call to action from the scientific community, resource stewards, government regulators, and native trout advocates in attendance.
Photo credit: J. Armstrong
Network Coordinators
John Epifanio, Ph.D.
John is Principal Scientist at EpiGenomica (Portland, OR) with experience in Fishery Resource Management & Conservation Genetics; Aquatic and Terrestrial Resource Policy, Planning, and Administration; and International Assessment and Evaluation of Biological Diversity. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Jack is passionate about the conservation of native fishes and their habitats. He has frequently written about conservation and has authored more than 150 articles and several books. He has a Ph.D. in fisheries science from Oregon State University. He recently retired as Trout Unlimited's Senior Scientists and maintain an Emeritus status.
Dan is a scientist for Trout Unlimited (U.S.) in Boise, ID that works on understanding habitat needs and conservation assessment across landscapes to inform applied conservation on the ground.
Jack Williams, Ph.D.
Dan Dauwalter, Ph.D.
Clint Muhlfeld, Ph.D.
Clint is a Research Aquatic Ecologist with the USGS and University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station. He has interests in research the fields of aquatic ecology, fisheries biology, and conservation biology. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Montana.