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Fishing for independence
I am a new angler. I came to Trout Unlimited with very limited fishing experience, and for the past 10 months that I’ve been working for TU’s Alaska program on the Save Bristol Bay campaign, I’ve been open about it. Our supporters, chapter members and my colleagues know that while I’m not new to conservation,…
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On behalf of Bristol Bay, we’re headed to court
Today, Trout Unlimited announced that we are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over their decision to withdraw protections for Bristol Bay that were established in the 2014 Bristol Bay Proposed Determination. These protections would have limited how much the proposed Pebble mine would be allowed to impact the world-class salmon and water resources of the region. …
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TU member’s generosity leads to a free trip to Bristol Bay
Recently, Trout Unlimited teamed up with Omaze, a company that organizes giveaways that give back, to raise money and support for the Save Bristol Bay campaign. Entering to win a 4 night stay at TU Business Member, Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge, Omaze randomly selected a winner who ended up being a TU member- Fred Cheatham from Carlsbad, California! Congratulations, Fred! The nationwide…
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Murkowski gives Pebble a stern warning with submitted report language
After issuing a harsh warning to the agency in charge of issuing a key permit for Pebble, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska followed up her words with some much-needed action. The Senator introduced report language into the Senate Appropriations committee that called on the Army Corps to better incorporate science…
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Painting the picture of Pebble Mine
Many of us know that like painting, fishing is an incredible art that has the power to tell stories of ecosystems, landscapes and cultures. In Alaska, we are lucky to have partners who are passionate about both. Spelman Evans Downer, a Cooper Landing-based artist and former fly fishing guide, has been working on a set…
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Two 20-something women put their heads together to protect the Tongass
If you’ve followed along with Trout Unlimited’s campaigns in Alaska over the past few months, you know that from Pebble Mine advancements to Roadless Rule rollbacks, incredible places like Bristol Bay and the Tongass National Forest are at great risk. In response to the increased need for capacity on these TU campaigns, the Alaska program brought me and Kayla Roys on…
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Bringing “The Wild” to Washington, D.C.
The Wild screening and panel discussion on Sept. 19, in Washington, D.C. Trout Unlimited Alaska, the National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Director Mark Titus are literally bring "The Wild" of Alaska to our nation's capital. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Titus’ feature film showcasing Bristol Bay, Alaska, and the impacts of the proposed Pebble…
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