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As Colorado Legislature kicks off, here are bills we’re watching
Trout Unlimited is known for its rock-rolling work where we are often found wearing waders and making rivers and streams better for trout and salmon, and of course, anglers. But we also spend plenty of time in our finest attire in the halls of state and federal legislative buildings advocating for smart water policies, protecting public lands and funding allocations to…
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Guide. Stop Pebble. Repeat.
At the beginning of 2020, Trout Unlimited in Alaska launched the Save Bristol Bay Guide Ambassador program to connect hunting, fishing and bear-viewing guides who work and live in the region with resources to help fight the proposed Pebble mine in a critical, decision-making year. Meet the 2020 Save Bristol Bay Guide Ambassadors. 45 Guide Ambassadors joined the program, and as they…
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We’re not giving up until we permanently protect Bristol Bay
At the end of November, the Bristol Bay region received an early present when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denied the key federal permit for the proposed Pebble Mine. We cheered and celebrated this momentous milestone that you made possible. Your actions made the difference. Thank you for speaking up and elevating the strong…
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Wind River Outdoor Company is a conservation leader
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my work with Trout Unlimited Business members, it’s this: “If you want to know about the outfit, you’ve got to know the boss.” I suppose that’s true almost across the board. Organizations, whether they’re multi-nationals or mom-and-pops, tend to reflect the qualities of their leaders. And nowhere is…
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Get Outdoors Arizona business coalitions aims to protect public lands
Public lands importance has risen more this year than ever before giving Americans an opportunity to find respite in nature
Trout Unlimited recently partnered with the Arizona Wildlife Federation to create the Get Outdoors Arizona business coalition (GOAZ) to ensure their voices are heard during the policy-making process at both the state and federal level. GOAZ is a coalition of businesses and organizations across Arizona that recognize the important link between strong conservation policies and…
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TU’s legacy includes protecting ‘The North’ for generations to come
Fishing for steelhead on the North Umpqua River is often described as a PhD-level challenge that will test the mettle of even the most dedicated anglers. Unlike other legendary steelhead waters, with their gentle gradient and long even runs, fishing on The North involves deep wades over treacherous bedrock to reach casting “stations,” which are often one specific rock that provides the angler…
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A Tribute to Gary Fredricks (and the many public servants like him)
By Rob Masonis In the world of salmon conservation, criticizing government agencies can be a popular sport. By nature they are easy targets: faceless, powerful, bureaucratic and slow to evolve even in the face of glaring need to do so. But often overlooked and underappreciated are the many well-intentioned, dedicated individuals working within those agencies. Public servants like Gary Fredricks, a fish biologist who worked in the National Marine Fisheries Service for more than 30 years to improve fish passage systems at federal dams on the…
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