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Ballots are out, and it’s time to vote ‘yes’ in Montana
Ballots are officially out in Montana and I'm not exaggerating when I say we're super-psyched to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Fighting for clean water is an exhausting prospect. But TU should be proud of it's Montana members, businesses and supporters. Throughout this entire campaign they've hung tough. As big mining…
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Popple River project in Wisconsin connects critical trout water
By Laura MacFarland The U.S. Forest Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Trout Unlimited, Florence County and the Town of Fence recently partnered to replace an undersized culvert on the South Branch of the Popple River in Wisconsin. The project on the state-designated Wild River and Trout Stream was completed in September 2018. Prior to…
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Summer steelhead in the Elwha rise from the ashes
Rise of the Phoenix: an Elwha River summer steelhead (Photo: John McMillan) By John McMillan Should we invest in dam removal? It’s a question that many communities, businesses and policy-makers are facing these days — partly because of agin g infrastructure and financial liabilities, and partly because of legal obligations to protect water quality and…
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Election Season Is Upon Us!
The 2018 election cycle is in full swing and for many states, a legislative session will follow shortly after. During an election year, elected officials are more likely to heed the concerns of active organizations. As many chapters and councils activate for this election year, it is a great time to remind yourleadership team of…
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BTT and TU create the Lefty Kreh Memorial Conservation Fund
Photo Courtesy of WYPR. The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, in partnership with Trout Unlimited, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Lefty Kreh Memorial Conservation Fund in memory of legendary angler and instructor Bernard "Lefty" Kreh. "Lefty made us all better fly casters and did so while keeping a smile on our faces," said…
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Pennsylvania formally designates 109 more wild trout streams
TU crews have been helping the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission document wild trout in unassessed streams for several years, visiting 108 streams in 2018 and finding wild trout, such as this hefty brookie, in many of them. By David Kinney Bit by bit, Pennsylvania continues to grow its list of wild trout waters afforded…
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TU assists with successful TAPS retreat
For the past five years, Trout Unlimited has had the honor of partnering with TAPS , Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, to support the TAPS Montana Men's Retreat. Held at Parade Rest Ranch , located on Grayling Creek near West Yellowstone, Mont., the event brought together nearly 40 men, many Gold Star dads, who have lost loved…
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