My Nonprofit Reviews

When it comes to supporting conservation non-profits, CalTrout is the clearest choice. They get the work done to recover fish and habitat, not just talk about it. Their projects bring together many differing interests (non-profits, private companies, farmers, water districts, government agencies, etc.) to find the right solution that will have the biggest impact. In today's world, we see the needs of the environment often put at odds with the needs of people, when in reality we need to consider both. CalTrout does this, and is extremely clear about their intentions. They send out detailed newsletters each month with updates on their projects, what they've accomplished and how. They make the SCIENCE behind their conservation work very clear. I am very impressed with the innovative projects that they are leading, especially in the Central Valley with their fish and floodplains research. I am excited to see more of what they can accomplish. For a rather small team, they are accomplishing some impressive large-scale projects, some that even take several years, yet they stay committed. As for their donor relations, CalTrout team has a great approach managing their members. I am always kept updated on their work, and can clearly see that my donation is being applied to conservation work, not just overhead for the organization. I feel very valued by their team.