Trout, Trees, and Tribal Stewardship | Spokane News

John and Terry Bauer have preserved their 700-acre family farm since 1976, protecting both agricultural use and critical habitat for westslope cutthroat trout. Partnering with the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, they’ve secured a conservation easement to prevent development while allowing farming and logging. The tribe’s decades-long work—tracking trout with microchips, upgrading culverts, and restoring spawning grounds—has quadrupled adult trout access to prime habitats. This success could soon mean reopening the watershed for fishing, all while safeguarding wildlife like deer, elk, and cougars. A powerful example of how collaboration can protect land, fish, and future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec638480b21b65ca