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Trout waters gain added protections in New Jersey
More than 600 miles of streams in New Jersey have gained additional protections On April 7, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) solidified a yearlong effort by Trout Unlimited and our partners to formally upgrade more than 600 miles of rivers and streams to Category One (C-1) protections, one of the strongest clean water protection standards offered in the Garden State. …
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Sponsor a Trout for the Race up Rock Creek
“Supporting the research and projects that TU is doing was an easy choice,” Tim Panek said. “Knowing the travels and travails of these wild fish and protecting their habitat will not only enhance fishery, but more importantly, enhance Rock Creek for all the inhabitants and visitors to the valley including our family and friends.”
By Tess Scanlon While Americans are home and restless for adventure, fish are still following their annual routines. Ever year at this time in Montana, when the rivers swell from snow melt and the water temperatures reach 42-50 degrees, rainbow and cutthroat trout embark on rigorous spring migrations to spawning grounds. Inland trout species will…
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Public lands reign supreme in Montana
Support for public lands in Montana continues to grow
By Colin Cooney A recent survey from the University of Montana shows voters consider public lands and outdoor businesses to be more critical than ever to Montana’s economy and quality of life. According to the poll, 89 percent of people think public lands help our economy, up 7 percent from the 2018. The survey also…
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American Rivers names Delaware its River of the Year
By Rob Shane For those in the Mid-Atlantic, or for anyone who’s been trout fishing long enough to have a bucket list of rivers, you’re certainly familiar with the Delaware River. Aside from being the source of drinking water for more than 15 million people in two of the largest cities in the United States (New York and Philadelphia), it…
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Found a lake
A canoe and a lake make for great fly fishing
It is still surprising when people assume fly fishing is only effective on trout rivers and streams, although, flies have been effective for thousands of years in the pursuit of catching fish. During the quarantine, I have exclusively been fly fishing from a canoe on a lake near my house. People out walking for exercise…
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TU lead scientist recognized by American Fisheries Society
By Dan Dauwalter Helen Neville is a juggernaut in native trout conservation, science and life Dr. Helen Neville, Trout Unlimited’s senior scientist, was recognized this week by the Western Division of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) with the Award of Merit. The award is given to AFS members who have made positive and regionally significant contributions to…
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Gila trout recovery on Mt. Graham
The effort to restore Gila trout in their native range continues to move forward
By Nate Rees Gila trout are one of the rarest trout species in the United States, making them a focus of Trout Unlimited’s restoration work on native, southwestern trout. They are only found in Arizona and New Mexico earning them a spot on the federal Endangered Species List in 1967. But they were re-classified as…
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