Bringing Back the Brooks
A poetic look at a forgotten native of Appalachia, the Southern Appalachian Brook Trout, which is being brought back from the brink… by hand, bucket, and hoof. Featuring biologists from the US Forest Service, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and volunteers from Trout Unlimited and Boy Scout Troop 116.
Directed by Jeremy Monroe & David Herasimtschuk
9 min. Closed Captioned in English & Spanish. Produced by Freshwaters Illustrated in Partnership with the US Forest Service, and with cooperation from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID HERASIMTSCHUK
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MAKE A BROOK TROUT!
After you watch Bringing Back the Brooks, make your own realistic, life-size papercraft brook trout model that will serve as a reminder of these special fish, and be a conversation piece in your home, office, or educational space. Designed by biologist and artist, Dr. Matt Sloat. Sign up below to download the PDF paper brook trout model.
