Healthy waters. Thriving fisheries.

Upstream Aquatic Institute brings together science, education, and partnerships to ensure fishing remains a part of our natural heritage by protecting the waters and species it depends on.

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Dedicated to protecting the long-term health of freshwater ecosystems

Our mission is to protect freshwater ecosystems through research, policy analysis and education programs.

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What's at Stake: Understanding the Threats to Our Fisheries

Strong, healthy fish populations are the foundation of every fishery. But invasive species, diseases, and hidden pathogens can upset the balance, threatening the fish we love and the future of fishing traditions. Protecting fisheries means safeguarding against both the visible and invisible risks.

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“The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.” Theodore Roosevelt