Landon Mayer’s annual Clean the Dream event is one of the most successful and enduring river clean-up programs in the country. In recognition of his efforts, Mayer received the 2026 Conservationist of the Year award, and Simms donated $10,000 to Colorado Parks and Wildlife to install bear-proof trash containers in South Park fishing access areas. (Landon Mayer photo)
September 01, 2026
By Ross Purnell
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In 2014, life for Landon Mayer seemed almost perfect. He had published two books about fly fishing and authored countless magazine articles, fly shops across the country were selling his fly patterns, he was an ambassador for several top fly-fishing brands, and he was a guide on one of Colorado’s busiest, highest-profile blue-ribbon trout streams. It was his dream career.
One thing bothered him, though. It...
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