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Trout Unlimited & the Forest Service: A Partnership That Works

Trout Unlimited & the Forest Service: A Partnership That Works In 2022, Trout Unlimited and the Forest Service embarked on a five-year $40 million national initiative to increase the scale of watershed restoration on our national forests and grasslands—home to many of America’s most important native trout and salmon species and the source of drinking…

Projects reconnect trout water in North Carolina mountains

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By Andy Brown Recent projects to remove in-stream barriers on two North Carolina streams have opened miles of habitat for trout and other creek-dwelling creatures. The work was completed on Powdermill and Cedar Rock creeks and is part of TU’s coldwater conservation program in the Southern Appalachians. Removing barriers helps fish, including native brook trout,…

Winter blues, cabin fever and Appalachian envy

Published in Trout Talk

April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. —T.S. Elliot It’s still cold and gray here in the steppe country of eastern Idaho. Snow still covers the yard. Snow is still in the immediate forecast. Winter’s not done yet. Not even…

Video spotlight: Small-stream Brown Troutin’

Published in Video spotlight

When most of us load up for an overnighter into the mountains to chase trout, a helicopter doesn’t play into the equation. But in remote Sweden, near the border with Norway, a chopper is the most logical means of transport to get to backcountry waters. Video of FLY TV – Small Stream Brown Troutin' in…

"Beyond Season's End" Provides Blueprint for Protecting Fish and Wildlife in a Changing Climate

Contact: Erin Mooney, National Press Secretary (571) 331-7970 “Beyond Season’s End” Provides Blueprint for Protecting Fish and Wildlife in a Changing Climate TU details specific strategies for protecting trout and salmon. Arlington, Va.– Trout Unlimited (TU), along with 10 leading national hunting and fishing groups, released “Beyond Season’s End,” a report that describes the challenges,…

TU Business Spotlight: Trout Scapes River Restoration, LLC

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By Walt Gasson Like any great company, Trout Scapes River Restoration, LLC is about great people. Brian Cowden is one of those great people. Brian comes to Trout Scapes after being the VP of Sales and Marketing for a Montana based river restoration firm. Prior to that role, Brian worked at Trout Unlimited where he…

Historic picks for Interior, EPA bode well for public lands and clean water

Contact: David Kinney, Trout Unlimited, 856-834-6591, david.kinney@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va.—Chris Wood, president and CEO of Trout Unlimited, issued the following statement about President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to select U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to lead the Department of the Interior and Michael S. Regan, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality secretary, to lead the Environmental Protection…

Infrastructure Legislation

This year in Washington, we have a remarkable, once-in-a-generation opportunity—a chance to pass major legislation that would put Americans to work while promising cleaner water, healthier rivers and rebounding trout and salmon fisheries.  An historic opportunity for clean water, healthy trout & salmon populations  For years we have been pushing for investments that target watershed restoration projects that offer multiple benefits:…

Pennsylvanias Slate Run recognized in 10 special places report

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…

Election losses and wins

Published in Conservation

Wild Alaska at dusk. By Chris Wood Last Tuesday was Election Day. The Democrats took over in the House of Representatives. The Republicans solidified their hold on the Senate. Buried in the shuffle was the outcome of two separate ballot initiatives . First, in Montana, Trout Unlimited worked closely with Montana TU and other partners…

New gear: Redington Butter Stick 8-weight

Published in Fishing, Gear reviews

When I think of glass rods, I think of noodly little sticks meant to pluck backcountry brook trout from beneath overhanging willows or in tight quarters where a short backcast is as vital as a quiet presentation. But I have new appreciation for big glass after a day spent casting for tight-lipped reds and trout

TU’s Dr. Rene Henery is an ‘Angler Driving Change’

Published in Trout Talk

Dr. Rene Henery is an expression of all that’s come before him, and all that will follow. From deep behind the battle lines of conservation Rene invites us to consider what it is that divides us and how we can come together. Alongside Trout Unlimited, he seeks to drive change by protecting the fragile waters