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Volunteer Alicia Bartlett demonstrating how to sample for macroinvertebrates. By Jamie Vaughn You may be familiar with the phrase “STEM” education, which refers to learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. At Trout Unlimited, we believe in “STREAM” education, which includes “Arts” and “Recreation” too! That’s why on April 29, to celebrate Michigan’s Trout Opener
advocates for dam breaching, free-flowing waters and river restoration are celebrating the news that the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe has been able to fish for coho salmon for the first time since two large dams blocking the Elwha River were removed a decade ago.
4/18/2006 Historic Joint Resolution to be Unveiled Tomorrow MEDIA ADVISORY FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY April 18, 2006 For more information: Duke Welter, 715-831-9565 or Kathleen Campbell, 571-274-0597 Historic Joint Resolution to be Unveiled Tomorrow Governors, U.S. Department of Agriculture vow to work together to help restore the Driftless Area to the benefit of all ARLINGTON,
Contacts:Laura Rose Day, Executive Director (207) 232-5976George Lewis, PPL Corporation (610) 774-5997 Landmark Purchase of Dams Opens New Chapter for Penobscot River Fisheries Penobscot River Restoration Trust purchases three dams from PPL Corp. Old Town, ME: Old Town, ME: A new chapter begins for Maine’s Penobscot River with the Penobscot River Restoration Trust taking ownership
What if there was a program encouraging anglers to scour the amazing landscape of the West for elusive and beautiful fish while promoting conservation at the same time? Thanks to the Western Native Trout Initiative, its 12 member states, federal wildlife partners and Trout Unlimited, there now is such a thing. The Western Native Trout
Contact: Tasha Sorensen, Western Energy Director, Trout Unlimited, Tasha.Sorensen@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va.—Trout Unlimited thanks the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management for initiating the proposed rule updating oil and gas leasing policies on public lands. The draft rule provides guidance for increasing minimum bond amounts and curbing speculative leasing of public lands that
Dec. 3, 2014 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 Pennsylvania’s Slate Run recognized in 10 ‘special places’ report Exceptional freestone trout stream is a legendary trout fishing destination. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Trout Unlimited is featuring Pennsylvania’s Slate Run in a
For generations, Alaska has been known as “the last frontier.” For anglers, it might be better known as the Salmon Frontier. Alaska is, simply put, the best of what’s left. It’s home to the largest salmon runs left in America and, in some cases, the world. Here, anglers share the rivers and streams with mighty
Eighteen species in two months across 10 states is one of the more challenging feats I have attempted to accomplish in my lifetime; and Utah posed as quite the challenge. But it’s OK, because the challenge is what keeps us fisherman coming back for more. We arrived in Utah in search of the Utah Cutthroat
After years of review, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would uphold its permit denial decision for the proposed Pebble Mine, continuing to block industrial mining from developing on top of the world’s most prolific wild salmon fishery.
Dec. 1, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: Andrew Gerrie, Backbone Media, andrew.gerrie@backbonemedia.net, 970-963-4873, ext. 13 John Frazier, Simms, John.frazier@simmsfishing.com, 406-551-5298 Brett Prettyman, Trout Unlimited, brett.prettyman@tu.org, 801-209-5320 BOZEMAN, Mont. (Dec. 1, 2020) – Simms Fishing Products announced today a multi-year partnership with conservation group and non-profit Trout Unlimited (TU). The partnership will focus on TU’s Home Rivers
Tracking how and when fish move to different habitats, and the different biological strategies they use, lets us learn about their basic ecology and understand how to sustain and restore what they need to thrive. It also helps verify the success of our restoration work when we confirm that fish are accessing and using restored
Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. The knowledge of harvesting, preserving and sharing fish is as important here as any lesson in a book.
A brown bear searches for its next meal near Wrangell, Alaska, on the Tongass National Forest. Chris Hunt photo. By ending industrial old-growth logging and investing in restoration, USFS places new focus on forest health, recreation and resiliency For decades America’s largest national forest has been subjected to industrial clear-cut logging that has left its bountiful salmon runs,
Infrastructure funding for water quality and reclamation projects will also benefit trout and salmon Contact: Sara Porterfield, Western Water Policy Advisor, Trout Unlimited, sara.porterfield@tu.org Drew YoungeDyke, National Communications Director, Trout Unlimited, drew.youngedyke@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va.—The Department of the Interior this week announced over $51 million in watershed and river restoration projects through the Bureau
For images and b-roll, click here Contact: Chris Wood, Trout Unlimited president and CEO, (571) 274-0601, cwood@tu.org Nelli Williams, Trout Unlimited Alaska director, (907) 230-7121, nwilliams@tu.org Nanci Morris Lyon, Bear Trail Lodge, (907) 469-0622 Brian Kraft, Alaska Sportsman’s Lode & Katmai Service Providers, (907) 276 -7605, bkraft@alaskasportsmanslodge.com Pebble mine stopped by Trump Administration U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denies permit for widely-opposed project. Sportsmen and women applaud
What Happened? On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced the National Fish Habitat Conservation Through Partnerships Act (H.R. 1747). The bipartisan and widely-supported bill, if enacted, will codify and formally recognize the existing National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP). NFHP was created in 2006 by state fisheries agencies and other stakeholders to improve
1/14/2009 Nations Largest Coldwater Conservation Organization Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2009 January 14, 2009 Contact: Erin Mooney, (703) 284-9408 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nations Largest Coldwater Conservation Organization Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2009 Trout Unlimited celebrates 50 years of protecting Americas rivers and streams ARLINGTON, VA Throughout 2009, Trout Unlimited will celebrate its 50th anniversary as
Editor’s note: Building off the success of last year’s Native Odyssey campaign, Trout Unlimited is sending four of our brightest college club leaders in the TU Costa 5 Rivers Program to explore the home of the world’s largest runs of wild salmon: Alaska. Starting July 5, these students will explore the Kenai Peninsula, Bristol Bay
Tireless, science-based effort by TU volunteers leads to an agreement for higher flows during spawning season