Rhode Islands Chapter Trout Unlimited

Rhode Islands Chapter Trout Unlimited is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, focused on conservation and restoration of aquatic ecosystems, particularly coldwater stream habitats and brook trout populations. Located in Coventry, Rhode Island, the organization is dedicated to protecting and enhancing watershed environments through scientific assessment, habitat restoration, and strategic dam removal projects. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization has demonstrated expertise in environmental conservation and has been actively engaged in federal grant-funded initiatives that support ecological restoration and wildlife habitat improvement.

The organization has secured federal grant awards primarily from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Fish Passage Program, receiving cooperative agreements and project grants totaling at least $100,000. These grants have supported critical dam removal and habitat restoration projects in Rhode Island, such as the Capwell Mill Pond Dam removal on the Carr River and the Breakheart Pond Dam removal in Exeter. Through these projects, Rhode Islands Chapter Trout Unlimited has worked to restore fish passage, reconnect stream ecosystems, and improve habitat for native brook trout. The organization has collaborated with key partners like Restore America's Estuaries and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on sub-grant awards, conducting feasibility studies, design work, and comprehensive ecological assessments. Their work involves detailed environmental surveys, water temperature studies, fisheries barrier assessments, and implementation of restoration efforts within wildlife management areas, ultimately aiming to enhance aquatic ecosystem connectivity and support native species populations.