Matt Moskal
President, Colorado Trout Unlimited
“When we and Jefferson County engaged a team of senior engineering students at Colorado School of Mines to design habitat improvements on this reach of the North Fork South Platte, we turned to Freestone Aquatics to help advise given their extensive experience in creating improved trout habitat on that challenging river. Their know-how and generosity in sharing it pro-bono helped us meet two key goals: designing quality habitat improvements for an important reach of public water, and engaging and educating the next generation of stream conservationists.”
David Nickum
Executive Director, Colorado Trout Unlimited
“With the HEART project, Freestone Aquatics helped our Cherry Creek Anglers chapter to create a unique opportunity for mobility-impaired anglers – not just the usual wheelchair-compatible fishing pier, but the chance to fish from a trail running along and even into the stream, in a more natural setting, offering the full experience of fishing a river. Freestone’s creativity, diligence and partnership helped to create a successful on-the-ground project that allows all anglers, regardless of physical ability, to enjoy a complete angling experience.”
Kirk Klancke
President, Colorado River Headwaters Chapter
“Freestone does build holding water for trout, but at a depth where sediment can continue to move – something they do exceptionally well. We found nice fish, but we didn’t have to fish in what looked like a pond instead of a river. Now this section of the Fraser is the healthiest I’ve seen it in the 47 years I’ve lived here.”
Cam Chandler
Past President, Colorado Trout Unlimited
“In my day job I work in the construction industry, and I know the importance of hiring an experienced and reliable contractor. But finding one that is also willing to invest its own resources to ensure a project’s success is rare. That’s just the kind of partnership we’ve developed with Freestone. We deeply appreciate Freestone’s support, expertise and creativity, and we feel fortunate to work with them.”