50/50 Raffle
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A 50/50 raffle is one of the simplest ways to support conservation. When you buy a ticket, half of the total proceeds go directly to one lucky winner, and the other half goes toward on-the-ground Trout Unlimited (TU) projects right here in Iowa. Every ticket helps protect, restore, and enhance the coldwater resources we all care about.
About Trout Unlimited in Iowa
Iowa is home to three Trout Unlimited chapters, each working to improve coldwater habitat, expand public access, and grow the next generation of conservation-minded anglers. The Iowa Driftless Chapter – based in Decorah, Iowa Spring Creeks – based in Iowa City, and North Bear – based in Des Moines, all work together to support common mission:
Conservation – restoring and protecting coldwater fisheries;
Education – teaching youth and adults the value of healthy streams;
Public Access – expanding public access so people can enjoy trout fishing across the state.
Yellow River Restoration Project
Proceeds from this raffle will help fund vital projects such as the Yellow River restoration, an ambitious effort to rehabilitate one of Iowa’s premier coldwater streams.
The project includes:
- 2,200 feet of bank shaping and benching
- Installation of stabilization and habitat features such as toe wood, root wads, boulder clusters, enhanced riffles, and cold-water refuge structures
- Wetland enhancement and diversion of field runoff to improve water quality
- Increasing stream sinuosity on a straightened stretch to restore natural function
- Grassed waterways on adjacent crop ground to slow stormwater entering the river
This project also incorporates new, innovative restoration practices not previously used in TU Iowa projects. These process-based restoration tactics emphasize adding more wood instead of rock to create natural, dynamic habitat. The Yellow River site will serve as a demonstration area for landowners, partners, and government agencies interested in modern stream restoration techniques.
When you participate in our 50/50 raffle, you’re not just entering to win — you’re helping restore Iowa’s streams, improve public access, and protect our coldwater legacy for future generations. All money that comes back to the TU Chapters in Iowa will stay in Iowa!
Thank you for supporting Trout Unlimited in Iowa!