CSI Measures Conservation Results

Robert Madden, DDS

Introduction Dr. Robert Madden, DDS, MBA, is the owner of

Southwest Family Dentistry based in Denver, Colorado. On top of managing his clinic, dentist Robert Madden is a staunch supporter of Trout Unlimited, a national organization that is committed to performing conservation work from the grassroots to the national level.

Trout Unlimited aims to spearhead conservation efforts, and with its team composed of scientists, lawyers, and policy makers, it is currently at the forefront of restoring fisheries across the country.

Conservation In carrying out its mission, Trout Unlimited has

developed and employed cutting-edge tools and methodologies including the Conservation Success Index, also known as the CSI.

The CSI is a complex framework used to assess the health of coldwater fish species within a particular area, ranging from a few hundred miles to several states. This tool helps Trout Unlimited to determine which populations need further restoration. Moreover, the CSI allows the organization to evaluate its progress in the restoration goals it has set.