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20 years of protection
Colorado’s Thompson Divide sees a mining development moratorium to the high praise of anglers Living on Colorado’s Front Range, I consider myself extremely fortunate to have world-class fishing opportunities within an hour of my front door. Nearby Gold Medal fishing waters boast some of the highest trout numbers (and some of the largest trout) in…
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Four public lands bills make it out of the House
Now, let's get them passed in the Senate
Now, let's get them passed in the Senate Here at Trout Unlimited, we couldn’t do our work nor enjoy opportunities to fish for the trout and salmon we love without public lands. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a slate of public land provisions to protect important trout and salmon habitats across…
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The ‘lame duck’ session is here
In just over a month, the results of the 2020 elections will take effect. That means the clock is ticking for the 116th Congress. Outgoing legislators will leave D.C., and newly elected members will take their seats, each with a fresh list of priorities and promises to fulfill for their constituents. Leadership positions will change, creating entirely new dynamics of power in the House and Senate. Elected…
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‘Hunters and Anglers for CORE’ call for more access and habitat protections
The Gunnison River drains into Blue Mesa Reservoir Measuring 20 miles long with nearly 100 miles of shoreline, it’s difficult to ignore Blue Mesa Reservoir. Sitting on the western flank of Gunnison County, Colorado’s largest body of water is a pivotal cog of the Colorado River Storage Project and the centerpiece of the surrounding Curecanti…
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TU urges Tipton to improve REC Act
Colorado Congressman Scott Tipton is drafting a public lands bill to safeguard places sacred to sportsmen and women in qestern Colorado. Trout Unlimited is working closely with other members of Colorado’s elected delegation on the CORE Act to provide protections critical for fish, wildlife, and public lands, and it looks forward to working with the 3rd Congressional District leader to explore additional options that are favorable to all…
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