Tag #Fly Fishing

How do efforts to restore river flow and health mitigate the impacts of climate change on fishing tourism?

The warming of 87% of U.S. and European rivers, resulting in 70% oxygen loss, is a systemic threat to river ecosystems and related industries. This decline in water quality, caused by climate change, directly impacts fishing tourism in regions like the Catskill Mountains, where reduced fish populations threaten the economic viability of guiding businesses. The issue highlights the interconnectedness of climate change, environmental health, and economic stability.