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July 16, 2015 Contact: Steve Moyer (571) 274-0593 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TU welcomes proposed rule protecting trout water near coal mines WASHINGTONA new proposed rule intended to lessen the impacts from mountain-top removal coal mining on rivers and streams represents a worthy effort on the part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Trout…
In the crisp fall air of September 2023, Irwin Run in Elk County, Pa., was about to breathe as a free stream for the first time in more than 170 years.
By Mike Kuhr It’s known as the President’s River, but on a recent sunny day in August, the Bois Brule River in Northern Wisconsin welcomed U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), several of her staff, and a number of conservationists for a paddle down its famed trout waters. Sen. Baldwin was just finishing up a weeklong…
We all know that 2020 was far from a normal year. Despite the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Trout Unlimited’s team in New York soldiered on. The team, which continues to grow, was able to accomplish many key projects in the field as well as to continue advocacy efforts. Below are a few of the highlights from 2020, as well as a look ahead to what’s on the horizon for 2021.
Contacts: Chris Wood, TU President and CEO, chris.wood@tu.org Steve Moyer, TU Vice President for Government Affairs, steve.moyer@tu.org Corey Fisher, TU Public Lands Policy Director, corey.fisher@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va.—The White House took important steps toward mining reform today, announcing several policy initiatives and federal and industry investments that would help secure critical mineral supply chains while protecting…
It’s been a year since the America the Beautiful Initiative launched, which set the ambitious goal of preserving 30% of our land and waters by 2030. Trout Unlimited supported this goal and even pushed it a step further. Here at TU, we’ve been saying “30 by 30 plus 20” because the Global Deal for Nature…
Region: Central AppalachiaActivity: Fishing; HuntingSpecies: Ruffed Grouse; Brook, rainbow and brown trout Where: Monongahela National Forest (known locally as “the Mon”) stretches over 919,000 acres of rugged, mountainous terrain along the eastern edge of West Virginia. Though it rests within a day’s drive of half of America’s population, it boasts five federally-designated wilderness areas and…
These men have worked on habitat restoration in countless areas around the Land of Enchantment over the course of their careers. And among their larger friend group of former colleagues – with which they continue to hunt, fish and travel to this day – their incredible campfire stories of adventure, danger and friendship continue to unite them in their respective retirements.
National Fish Habitat Partnership proposals and applications: The unique 24,000 square-mile unglaciated Driftless Area in the heart of the Upper Mississippi River basin is a natural resource treasure. The scenic landscape with its steep hills and rocky bluffs is home to one of the country’s most remarkable freshwater resources — more than 600 coldwater limestone…
Bristol Bay The clear, cold rivers of the Bristol Bay region in southwest Alaska support some of the strongest remaining salmon runs in North America. These waters entice anglers, tourists and other outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe to view rare and majestic wildlife, marvel at an untouched landscape, and chase trophy rainbow trout and salmon. The region is under imminent threat…
03/25/2009 Trout Unlimited Applauds U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys Decision to Review Mountaintop Removal Minings Impact on Rivers and Streams March 25, 2009 Contact: Elizabeth Maclin (202) 431-2676 Erin Mooney (571) 331-7970 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trout Unlimited Applauds U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys Decision to Review Mountaintop Removal Minings Impact on Rivers and Streams ARLINGTON, VA—Trout Unlimited…
About us Ensconced in more than 1,500 acres bordering the Allegheny National Forest in northwestern Pennsylvania, The Lodge at Glendorn, designed in the style of the grand family camps of yore, has been a fly-fishing destination since 1929. Adventure is in our nature. Explore miles of private brooks and ponds on property, or venture nearby…
Public Land: Rocky Mountain National Park. Established Jan. 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park was the 10th recognized national park in the United States. It is the best place in the Lower 48 for visitors to experience alpine landscapes and tundra. Driving in from Denver (just two hours away) allows for visitors to see numerous…
Contact: Katy Dunlap, Trout Unlimited Eastern Water Project Director, 607-742-3331 Mark Taylor, Trout Unlimited Eastern Communications Director, 540-353-3556 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Savage River watershed one of 10 special places WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited is featuring the Savage River watershed in a new report highlighting outstanding public fishing and hunting areas in the Central Appalachian region that…
4/11/2001 Trout Unlimited Nominated Virginia River included on Most Endangered List Trout Unlimited Nominated Virginia River included on Most Endangered List Acid Rain affected River demonstrates need for Pollution Cuts Contact: 4/11/2001 — — Arlington, VATrout Unlimited has applauded the inclusion of Virginias Paine Run River as one of the nations most endangered rivers on…
A New York investment firm has declared Northern Dynasty, the company that wants to dig Pebble Mine in Alaska, worthless. Pat Ford photo. It’s a good day to be a salmon or a trout in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska. Today, Kerrisdale Capital, a New York City investment firm, declared Northern Dynasty worthless. Northern…
But then, amidst the chaos of the fight that just took place, I took my eyes off the magnificent creature resting in my hands, an olive woolly bugger still hanging from her bottom lip, and looked up. I gazed around at the exploding colors of red and yellow amongst the trees, the baby blue sky looming over us and at the contorted reflection of all this madness across the waters. It beat out any painting or photograph I’ve ever seen.
8/20/2001 Trout Unlimited Presents 2001 National Conservation Awards Trout Unlimited Presents 2001 National Conservation Awards Contact: Russ Schnitzer , , TU 608-252-8404 TU 608-252-8404 8/20/2001 — Portland, Ore. — In what has become one of the organizations most enduring traditions, Trout Unlimited (TU) bestowed awards to publicly recognize outstanding achievements of its members, Chapters, and…