Rocky Mountain Flycasters’ Chapter Awards
Since 1983, Rocky Mountain Flycasters has led the effort in Northern Colorado to conserve, protect and restore cold water resources in the Poudre and Big Thompson watersheds.
Over our years as a Trout Unlimited chapter the Rocky Mountain Flycasters’ chapter and our members have been recognized for many awards. Below is a small list those awards.
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Chris Kennedy
River Champion Conservation Leadership
For decades, retired US Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Chris Kennedy has been a leader in restoring Colorado’s state fish, the greenback cutthroat trout. Chris has spearheaded research and conservation projects in and around Rocky Mountain National Park.
November 2025
Colorado Trout Unlimited
Rick Kahn, Rocky Mountain Flycasters
River Champion Volunteer Recognition
Rick’s decades of experience with CPW, the Forest Service, and the National Park Service helped strengthen collaboration on the Poudre Headwaters Project, Colorado’s largest native trout recovery effort.
(Don Gilmore, President accepting the award for Rick.)
