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Watch: Lifeblood
In the high deserts of Wyoming, habitat restoration work spans generations; providing kids an opportunity to get dirty and explore different career paths while building beaver dam analogs (BDA) on Muddy Creek. https://youtu.be/l3Z2UtWz1ls An important coldwater producer to the Colorado River Basin, Muddy Creek hosts native Colorado River cutthroat trout. Over-grazing, down cut banks and…
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A note from Chris Wood on elections and the work ahead
In 2016, Donald Trump defied the polls and became president. Some of you may recall what I wrote to you back then: This was an uncommon and rancorous election, but the outcome was not. As is the case every four years, many are excited about the prospects for the new administration, and many are afraid…
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Celebrating Kokanee Education Day 2024: A splash of fun and conservation
Trout Unlimited staff and volunteers at our Three Rivers Chapter once again played a leading role in planning and organizing the event, blending fun with a strong conservation message.
On a bright day in May, Confluence Park in Issaquah, Washington was buzzing with the excitement of young minds immersed in the world of Kokanee Salmon. The annual Kokanee Education Day, hosted by the dedicated Kokanee Work Group has become a pivotal experience for local students. Trout Unlimited staff and volunteers at our Three Rivers…
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A disappointing step backwards in the fight for Smith River protection
The battle over protecting Montana’s unparalleled Smith River continues. Located in west-central Montana, the Smith is the only river in the state that requires a recreational permit. Boaters embark on a remarkable float, totaling nearly 60 miles over several days, through towering limestone cliffs, incredible canyons, and pristine wild trout waters. We have said it…
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Priority Waters
Picture a native trout in a river, suspended in the flow. Or wild salmon flooding into a stream, following instincts handed down over too many generations to count. Think of a community blueprinting ideas, raising voices, getting hands dirty, to see that the next generation experiences the magic of those fish and those waters. These…
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CX3 Recap – Photo Essay
Relive this years CX3 and watch the State of Trout Unlimited, presented by CEO Chris Wood.
CX3 Recap - Photo Essay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk-Ent8TQQI Watch the video for the State of TU from president and CEO, Chris Wood. Click here for announcements of awards, and see below for great photos from the event from TU's Josh Duplechian. Women, men and children showed up to Trout Unlimited Women’s Fly Casting Practice hosted by Spokane…
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The True Cast – Is It About Fishing Or Conservation?
Can we please stop asking this divisive, short-sighted, counterproductive, and insulting question? I get asked fairly often if Trout Unlimited is a “conservation” entity, or an organization rooted in “fishing for trout.” Aside from TU, I am also asked whether I think there’s a genuine conservation ethic among most trout anglers, or if we’re just…
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