TU hosting stream monitoring training in West Virginia

SOTU shalegas monitor.JPG For Immediate Release CONTACT: Kathleen Tyner, 304-637-7201, ktyner@wvrivers.org Jake Lemon, 814-779-3965, jlemon@tu.org What: Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program Training When: March 14, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Where: West Virginia Wood Technology Center, Elkins, W. Va. Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program to Hold Free Training in Elkins MORGANTOWN, W. Va. Responding to increased shale gas

Maclin, Curley promoted to new posts

Elizabeth Maclin Feb. 23, 2015 Contact: Chris Wood, President and CEO, Trout Unlimited (703) 284-9403 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TU promotes Maclin to executive VP post; Curley promoted to VP for eastern conservation WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood announced today the promotion of Elizabeth Maclin to the organizations executive vice president position. Maclin

Fly fishing industry leaders back Waters of the U.S.

Feb. 4, 2015 Contact: Chris Hunt, Trout Unlimited, (208) 406-9106 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fly fishing industry leaders back Waters of the U.S. Owners and CEOs ask Congress to allow rule-making to continue WASHINGTON, D.C.–Leaders of four top fly fishing gear manufacturers today called on Congress to abandon efforts to scuttle an Environmental Protection Agency/Army Corps

Trout Unlimited applauds Pa. moratorium on new oil and gas leases on state parks, forest

Jan. 29, 2015 Contact: Brian Wagner, Pennsylvania Council President, 484-894-8289, bewagner482@gmail.com Mark Taylor, Eastern Communications Director, 540-353-3556, mtaylor@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfs reinstatement of a moratorium on new oil and gas leases on state forest and park lands will provide needed protection for the states valuable fish and wildlife resources,

Simms turns t-shirt inventory into cash for Yellowstone Cutthroat trout

Jan. 8, 2015 Contact: Rich Hohne, Simms (406) 922-1243 Chris Hunt, Trout Unlimited (208) 406-9106 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Simms turns t-shirt inventory into cash for Yellowstone Cutthroat trout BOZEMAN, Mont.When a shipment of new apparel arrived at Simms headquarters last spring bearing long-sleeved shirts that didnt match any of the colors in the companys catalog,

Trout Unlimited releases full 10 Special Places report

special.jpg Dec. 18, 2014 Contact: Katy Dunlap, Eastern Water Project Director, 607-703-0256, kdunlap@tu.org Mark Taylor, Eastern Communications Director, 540-353-3556, mtaylor@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trout Unlimited releases full 10 Special Places report Report focuses on protecting iconic public fishing and hunting areas from impacts of shale gas development WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited today released a new report

Allegany State Park recognized in 10 special places report

Trout Unlimited ‘Special Places’ report features Allegany State Park   Dec. 17, 2014   Contact: Katy Dunlap, Eastern Water Project Director, 607-742-3331, kdunlap@tu.orgMark Taylor, Eastern Communications Director, 540-353-3556, mtaylor@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Allegany State Park recognized in 10 special places report Vast New York park offers extensive fishing and hunting possibilities WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited is