Let’s Celebrate, Together!

To celebrate its 5th anniversary, Science on the Fly is hosting a month-long event highlighting the global efforts of anglers in protecting rivers. We’ve partnered with key sponsors to offer amazing weekly prize packages for those who participate, culminating in a grand prize drawing for one lucky supporter.

Spotlight

We’re shining a light on the people, places and stories that have united anglers worldwide in protecting and restoring rivers.

Giveaways

You will have chances to win a weekly giveaway and potentially the Grand Prize worth over $7,000! There are many ways to enter!

To The Future

Together we’ll chart the future of Science on the Fly and get more anglers excited and involved!

Weekly Challenges and Giveaways

Last week to get your entries in for the Grand Prize! We’ve partnered with key sponsors to offer amazing weekly giveaways for those who engage, support, and participate. All entries over the month long celebration will then be pooled into a drawing for the Grand Prize worth over $7,000! *The weekly giveaways have closed. Last week to get your entries in for the Grand Prize!

The Grand Prize

CLOSED. WINNER:

K. Vaughan!

  • The Grand Prize +$7,000!!

    • NRS Approach 100 Fishing Raft ($3,795.00)

    • Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Sling ($249.95)

    • Fishpond X SOTF Mid-Length Nomad Net ($199.95)

    • Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wading Jacket ($399)

    • Patagonia Swift Current Wading Pants ($399)

    • Patagonia Forra Wading Boots ($299). 

    • Joe Mangiafico Brook Trout Ortus Compact Knife ($295)

    • Scott Fly Rods GS904/4 Rod ($850)

    • Cheeky Fishing Spray 350 Reel ($399)

    • Cheeky Fishing All-Day Freshwater Fly Line ($59) 3x Leader 3Pack ($10) Fluorocarbon Tippet Spools (2x,3x,4x) ($48), 20lb Backing ($19).

    • onWater App Subscription ($49.99)

    • SOTF Shirt, Yeti Mug, Stickers ($100)

CLOSED. WINNER: S.NAREFF!

CLOSED. WINNER: M.JONES!

CLOSED- Winner:

H. Clark!

CLOSED- Winner:

K. VanAuken!

Community Spotlights

On the Blog

Featured
Thank You for 5 Years of Science on the Fly
Thank You for 5 Years of Science on the Fly

Thank you for 5 Years of Science on the Fly

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Cheeky Fishing: Championing Conservation Through Gear, Community, and Education
Cheeky Fishing: Championing Conservation Through Gear, Community, and Education

Cheeky Fishing, a conservation partner of Science on the Fly.

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NRS: Protecting Rivers and Inspiring Adventure
NRS: Protecting Rivers and Inspiring Adventure

Get to know NRS, one of Science on the Fly’s Conservation Partners!

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On Social

Name: Bruce McCutcheon // @bmccutcheon84 Home River: The Delaware River and Bushkill Creek. River Story: I retired in June of 2018 after a 34 year career as a collegiate athletics administrator, the final 17 years of that career as Director of Ath
Name: Bruce McCutcheon // @bmccutcheon84 Home River: The Delaware River and Bushkill Creek. River Story: I retired in June of 2018 after a 34 year career as a collegiate athletics administrator, the final 17 years of that career as Director of Athletics at Lafayette College in Easton, PA. Easton, founded in 1752, is located at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers and because of those waterways the city has a rich history in industry and transportation. In recent years I’ve been transfixed by fly fishing and the need to protect cold water fisheries. In the section of the Delaware watershed in which Easton finds itself there are multiple tributaries classified as Class A Wild Trout Streams by the Pennsylvania Boat and Fish Commission. One of those streams, Bushkill Creek, runs right by the Lafayette campus. On March 10, 2021, I collected my first sample of the Delaware River in Easton and just recently collected my 185th sample overall. Currently, I sample one location on the Delaware, three locations on Bushkill Creek and one location on Martins Creek, which is also a tributary classified as a Class A Trout Stream. Mic Drop: Next to people, water is our most precious resource and it is our obligation to care for and recover streams and rivers so our children and their children can experience the joys associated with this irreplaceable resource. Anglers show up—and it’s not just to fish. Thank you to our Community Scientists like Bruce for safeguarding our home rivers. Five years, 150+ volunteers, 350+ locations, 6 countries strong. Help us kickstart the next five years at the link in our bio! #scienceonthefly #scienceonthefly5years #forhealthyrivers #flyfishing #communityscience #fishing
This week of our 5-Year Anniversary Celebration is all about “Rivers in Action: Science Meets Conservation.” 🌍💧 From monitoring water quality to collecting vital data, community scientists are leading the charge in river conservation, p
This week of our 5-Year Anniversary Celebration is all about “Rivers in Action: Science Meets Conservation.” 🌍💧 From monitoring water quality to collecting vital data, community scientists are leading the charge in river conservation, protecting the ecosystems we all rely on. Every sample, every observation, makes a lasting impact in safeguarding these precious waterways for future generations. 🌱 And don’t miss out! Enter our exciting giveaway and become part of this amazing movement—join the celebration and help shape the next chapter of river conservation. 🎉 Anglers show up—and it’s not just to fish. A huge thank you to our incredible community for helping protect and restore our home rivers. Five years, 150+ volunteers, 350+ locations, 6 countries, and we’re growing stronger every day. Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come and build the next five years of Science on the Fly! 🌊 #ScienceOnTheFly #ScienceOnTheFly5Years #forhealthyrivers #communityscience #flyfishing #rivers #fishing #riverconservation #celebrate #conservation
It’s Giving Tuesday! 🌍 Your support will help us collect and analyze over 2,500 samples worldwide in 2025, kicking off the next 5 years of Science on the Fly and fueling our mission to protect rivers around the globe. Every donation makes a bi
It’s Giving Tuesday! 🌍 Your support will help us collect and analyze over 2,500 samples worldwide in 2025, kicking off the next 5 years of Science on the Fly and fueling our mission to protect rivers around the globe. Every donation makes a big splash for the future—together, we’ll keep our rivers thriving for generations to come! 🎣. Link in bio to DONATE and to CELEBRATE! #scienceonthefly #scienceonthefly5years #forhealthyrivers #flyfish #flyfishing #fishing #givingtuesday #yoursupportmatters #nonprofit #communityscience
The week two giveaway winner is announced! AND you’ll learn about this weeks celebration theme and giveaway!! 👩🏽‍🔬: @andorkn419 // @alliebcunningham #scienceonthefly #scienceonthefly5years
✨ Five years of community, conservation, and connection. 🌊💙 Whether it’s teaching a young angler how to cast, picking up trash from the riverbanks, or taking a Science on the Fly water sample to monitor its health, our community shows up&mdas
✨ Five years of community, conservation, and connection. 🌊💙 Whether it’s teaching a young angler how to cast, picking up trash from the riverbanks, or taking a Science on the Fly water sample to monitor its health, our community shows up—every time. Together, we’re keeping the river’s voice beautiful, pure, and loud for generations to come. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this journey. Let’s continue making a splash! Join our 5 Year Celebration and support the future of our program! Week 3 starts today🎣💧 Link in Bio! #ScienceOnTheFly #scienceonthefly5years #forhealthyrivers #communityscience #flyfishing #fishing #rivers #communityinaction #riverscience #protectourrivers #riverhealth
Name: Daniel Iturietta // @d_iturrieta & @australis_fishing Home River: The Bio Bio River and its tributaries. I was born in Angola and my parents are from the Araucanía region, so this is my backyard. I feel at home here. River Story: I’ve been working with Science on the Fly for 4 years now, constantly taking samples to be able to evaluate how climate change has evolved within this region. When people have a close relationship with the river, they finally feel like they are the protectors of the river. So I feel that the work that Science on the Fly does with the volunteers ultimately ends up transforming each volunteer into a guardian of the place where he is going to take the samples. That closeness and that bond is generated by the dedication of constantly watching a place. I invite people to come to the rivers and enjoy them because they are wonderful, I mean, there’s nothing better than being here in nature, whether you catch a fish or not. Mic Drop: The Bio Bio has been constantly threatened by the construction of dams, so I feel that if people come and enjoy this place, we can do more to preserve it. When people come and enjoy these places is when they really start to love it and begin to protect it. Anglers show up—and it’s not just to fish. Thank you to our Community Scientists for safeguarding our home rivers. Five years, 150+ volunteers, 350+ locations, 6 countries strong. Help us kickstart the next five years at the link in our bio! #scienceonthefly #scienceonthefly5years #forhealthyrivers #flyfishing #communityscience #flyfishchile #riobiobio
🎉 We’re celebrating 5 amazing years of Science on the Fly, and we’re incredibly grateful for our community’s support! Over the past 5 years, we’ve collected over 10,900 water samples to help protect our rivers, and it’s
🎉 We’re celebrating 5 amazing years of Science on the Fly, and we’re incredibly grateful for our community’s support! Over the past 5 years, we’ve collected over 10,900 water samples to help protect our rivers, and it’s all thanks to YOU! 🌊✨ To keep this important work going, our co-founder Johnny Land Le Coq is generously matching all donations—up to $5,000! Every dollar you give will be doubled, helping us continue our mission to safeguard our waterways and support community science. Anglers show up—and it’s not just to fish. Thank you to our Community Scientists for safeguarding our home rivers. Five years, 150+ volunteers, 350+ locations, 6 countries strong. Join us in making an even bigger impact—your contribution helps ensure healthier rivers for future generations! 💧🦋 🔗 [link in bio] to donate and learn more! #Scienceonthefly #scienceonthefly5years #forhealthyrivers #CommunityScience #WaterConservation #FlyFishing #Rivers #MatchingDonation #DonateNow
Name: Bruce McCutcheon // @bmccutcheon84 Home River: The Delaware River and Bushkill Creek. River Story: I retired in June of 2018 after a 34 year career as a collegiate athletics administrator, the final 17 years of that career as Director of Ath This week of our 5-Year Anniversary Celebration is all about “Rivers in Action: Science Meets Conservation.” 🌍💧 From monitoring water quality to collecting vital data, community scientists are leading the charge in river conservation, p It’s Giving Tuesday! 🌍 Your support will help us collect and analyze over 2,500 samples worldwide in 2025, kicking off the next 5 years of Science on the Fly and fueling our mission to protect rivers around the globe. Every donation makes a bi
The week two giveaway winner is announced! AND you’ll learn about this weeks celebration theme and giveaway!! 👩🏽‍🔬: @andorkn419 // @alliebcunningham #scienceonthefly #scienceonthefly5years
✨ Five years of community, conservation, and connection. 🌊💙 Whether it’s teaching a young angler how to cast, picking up trash from the riverbanks, or taking a Science on the Fly water sample to monitor its health, our community shows up&mdas
Name: Daniel Iturietta // @d_iturrieta & @australis_fishing Home River: The Bio Bio River and its tributaries. I was born in Angola and my parents are from the Araucanía region, so this is my backyard. I feel at home here. River Story:
🎉 We’re celebrating 5 amazing years of Science on the Fly, and we’re incredibly grateful for our community’s support! Over the past 5 years, we’ve collected over 10,900 water samples to help protect our rivers, and it’s

The Future

Science on the Fly has always been a community effort. Built from the ground up, one river and stream at a time, the fly fishing community shows up—and it's not just to fish. Together we’ll chart the future of Science on the Fly and get more anglers excited and involved!

Spread the Word!

Share your love for our rivers with your friends and family!

Share Your Story!

What’s your river story? Let’s work together to protect, restore and advocate for our rivers!

Donate!

Every donation helps us tell the story of our rivers for more years to come.

Over the Years

2018

Dr. Max Holmes, CEO of Woodwell Climate Research Center in Massachusetts, wanted to find a way to make world-wide, long-term river monitoring more sustainable for climate research. Johnny Le Coq, Founder of Fishpond, and Max Holmes met during Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO. They approached Telluride Angler to begin to develop an idea of intertwining river science and flyfishing.

2019

Science on the Fly was created with Telluride Angler as the first fly shop to begin river monitoring. SOTF Alaska Program started on the Kwethluk River.

2020

SOTF opened sampling to all anglers. Requests to help sample rivers flooded in.

2021

SOTF grew to 150 individual volunteers in 35 states and 6 countries. Onboarding paused. First written report shared with community scientists and their river community. Read Report

2022

SOTF analyzed 5000 sample. Alaska rivers program expanded. Our data helped expose wastewater treatment contamination in Texas. Read More

2023

Science on the Fly travelled to Washington D.C. to share the program and our data with congressional Republicans and Democrats. Started International Lodge Partnership with Untamed Angling. Presented at the Explorers Club. Read More

2024

Community Scientists began Beta Testing onWater App’s Conservation Tool to use as fieldbook. Received the support of Senators Markey and Warren and Congressional Appropriations Committee Officially Approved Two New Laboratory Instruments for the program. Quick reports are live and beginning to integrate with SOTF operations allowing community scientists can receive clear and understandable data with a faster turnaround time.

2025

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