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Contact: Chris Wood, President and CEO – (571) 274-0601 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trout Unlimited applauds appointment of Leslie Weldon Long-time regional forester well-equipped to step into leadership role Washington, D.C. Trout Unlimited today applauded the federal appointment of Leslie Weldon as deputy chief of the U.S. Forest Service. “I’ve known Leslie for many years and
American’s have a birthright to federal public lands throughout the nation. Forests, rivers, grasslands and more offer exceptional recreational opportunities for each one of us, and we have a duty to speak up on how they are managed. In New Mexico, two large swaths of public lands are revisiting management strategies. The Carson and Santa
July 10, 2015 Contact: Steve Moyer, VP for Government Affairs, (571) 274-0593 David Lass, California Field Director, (530) 388-8261 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trout Unlimited praises designation of new Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Presidential action will permanently protect water supply, habitat, and sporting opportunities in Northern California EMERYVILLE, Calif.Trout Unlimited (TU) today applauded President Obamas
Oct. 10, 2013 Contact: Steve Moyer, (703) 284-9406 DSC_1241.JPG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Importance of Waters and Wetlands Documented in New EPA Report Scientists from sportsmens organizations favorably review report that will guide development ofa new rule clarifying the Clean Water Acts role in safeguarding waters of the United States WASHINGTON A recently released report by
In Alaska, lake trout inhabit the deeper lowland lakes along the central Arctic coastal plain, as well as waters in the Brooks Range and Alaska Range. They are not found in the Yukon-Kuskokwim lowlands or the coastal drainages of Southeast Alaska.
Restoring our damaged habitat and making fishing better Trout Unlimited works all across the country restoring degraded trout and salmon waters and making them viable and fishable once again. We partner and collaborate with landowners, state and federal agencies, local communities and our corps of volunteer anglers to return once-healthy trout streams to their former
Eagle Lake rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss aquilarum) Species summary and status: Eagle Lake rainbow trout are a lake dwelling subspecies of rainbow trout found in Eagle Lake and its tributary streams on the east side of the Sierra Nevada in Lassen County, California. First described by J. O. Snyder in 1917, Eagle Lake rainbow trout were
Here in the West, we’re officially in the Dog Days — it’s hot. As Niel Simon wrote in Biloxi Blues, “Man, it’s hot. It’s like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn’t take this kind of hot.” OK, maybe I’m being a little dramatic. But, when it gets this hot, it stresses our lower-elevation trout strea ms—water temperatures
A project to protect a genetically unique population of Colorado River cutthroat trout in Colorado is nearing completion. Abrams Creek, near the town of Gypsum, is the only native trout population in the Eagle River watershed. The cutthroat in Abrams Creek have been given a “highest priority” for conservation by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The
Serving Tug Hill communities and the area from Lake Ontario to the Adirondacks – From Oneida Lake to the lower St. Lawrence.
Genetic diversity is an important component of population resiliency, providing a varied toolbox fish rely on to adapt to a changing environment. Small, isolated populations inevitably lose genetic variability over time and become more distinctive genetically from other populations. Simply by characterizing genetic patterns within and among populations across a landscape, then, we can glean
Jonathan Wilson-Thieroff, 15, hones his skills on fish he can find close to home when he can’t make it to trout waters. Courtesy photo. By Jonathan Wilson-Thieroff Here in St. Paul, Minn., where I live, the most readily available fish are bass, walleye, pike and panfish – unfortunately, not trout. Although there is great trout
Roger Phillips photo. By Roger Phillips They’re big, they’re hard-fighting, and they’re one of Idaho’s most overlooked trophy fishing opportunities, but many anglers are still confused about whether they can target bull trout for catch-and-release fishing. The short answer is yes. When bull trout were listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act in
Redband trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss sub-species) Species summary and status: Redband trout are subspecies of rainbow trout and exist in two well-defined geographic regions. The Columbia River redband trout is found in Montana, Washington, and Idaho, and the Great Basin redband trout is found in southeastern Oregon and parts of California and Nevada. The redband is similar
Contacts: Randy Scholfield Director of Communications, Colorado Water Project Trout Unlimited 303.440.2937 x108, rscholfield@tu.org Drew Peternell, 303.440.2937, x102, dpeternell@tu.org Sinjin Eberle, 303.333.7465, sinjin.eberle@coloradotu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trout Unlimited: Latest federal recommendations on Windy Gap water project dont go far enough to protect the Upper Colorado River from collapse DENVER Dec. 5, 2011 – A new
“Historically, for one reason or another, things have been relatively slow to move for the Eagle Lake rainbow trout and in Lassen County,” she explained. “But after a slow start, momentum is building, and funding is flowing for this species in the area.”
Patagonia and the Outdoor Industry Association have put Utah on notice for its public lands stance of late. The outdoor recreation world has been abuzz the last few months with news that the organizers behind the lucrative Outdoor Retailer trade shows that come to Salt Lake City twice a year are considering a move to
As a Trout Unlimited Business member from its first day, Black Dog Outdoor Sports used the opportunity of its Grand Opening to support a priority effort toward which many local TU chapters have committed countless hours and substantial funds – namely the Battenkill Home Rivers Initiative (HRI). The Battenkill HRI formally began in January 2020 and represents for Trout Unlimited a full commitment to restoring and sustaining the Battenkill watershed for current and future generations. Led by TU staffer Jacob Fetterman and supported by donations and volunteers from the New York Council and Clearwater, Adirondack, Home-Waters and Southwestern Vermont chapters, the Battenkill HRI employs an ecosystem-based approach to prioritize reconnection, restoration and protection throughout the watershed.
For immediate release 10/22/2014 Contact: Dave Glenn (307) 349-1158, dglenn@tu.org Charles Card (307) 710-7067, ccard@tu.org Public Land Agreement to Protect Hunting and Fishing in Daggett County Plan would maintain the Green River as one of the top destinations for anglers Salt Lake City — Stakeholders in Utahs Public Lands Initiative announced today they had reached
Near the dramatic jagged peaks of the Teton mountains sits Jackson Lake Dam.