Maine’s Atlantic salmon on the brink
Removing the four lower dams on Maine’s Kennebec River may be the best hope to save Atlantic salmon in the U.S.
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The call for rapid change
Beneath the slack water, it’s all still there. Somewhere beneath the water and the silt, rapids lay waiting to re-emerge.
Four Rivers Fishing Company—In the Heart of It All
By Walt Gasson Discover Southwest Montana with Four Rivers Fishing Company, a 50-year-old Montana institution that is renowned as the headquarters for phenomenal trout fishing. This is an authentic Montana-style fly shop run by two young and seasoned outfitters, Chris Knott and Seth McLean. From our very first meeting, I’ve been impressed with these two
The West is full of great rivers to float
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, I’m not referencing the holiday season in December.
I’m talking about river permit season. Most have chosen their dates meticulously with groups of people on rivers like the Smith, the Green, the Yampa, the San Juan and the list goes on. At this point most of the lucky have been chosen by the various federal and state agencies but what happens if you didn’t draw a permit this year?
Land of Enchantment Guides
LAND OF ENCHANTMENT GUIDES is a fly fishing guide service offering guided fishing trips in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. Day trips and multi-day “all inclusive” fishing packages are available. ORVIS endorsed. What we do We will do our best to ensure that you have fun along with the chance to develop and improve
New Podcast: Klamath dam removal updates
TU’s Brian Johnson and filmmaker Shane Anderson join The River Rambler podcast to share observations from the biggest river reconnection project in history
Guaranteed: they will come back
Pacific salmon and steelhead connect the Pacific Ocean to the Sawtooth mountains and persist at 1-2 percent of their historic numbers. Their decline precisely parallels the construction of the four lower Snake River dams
Fishing in Yellowstone will be a little different this year
There will be some changes to fishing in Yellowstone this summer, at least at the beginning of the season.
TU’s Drew Peternell asks for Coloradans to speak up on Water Plan
Community Agriculture Alliance: Common ground on water As originally printed in the Steamboat Pilot & Today on November 3, 2021 Unless you’ve been avoiding the national news in recent months, you are well-aware of the ongoing drought gripping the Colorado River basin. In September, the United States Bureau of Reclamation declared a Stage 1 water
Time to Stop the Bullying of Salmon
The moment remains etched in memory. We hiked in neoprene wetsuits pulled down to our waists because it was 85 degrees, but the rivers we snorkeled in were a LOT colder.
Caring for the Kenai
This cherished river is one of Trout Unlimited’s Priority Waters, and I’m here to tell you more about it and our work there.
“Equitable treatment” for wild salmon and steelhead
Back in 1980, Congress promised that salmon and steelhead would receive “equitable treatment” with the operation of the Columbia River basin hydropower system
Simms, TU partner to focus on the Gallatin in Montana
“Three cheers to Simms for stepping up to help Trout Unlimited protect and recover the river that defines their community”
Tune in: Why now is the time for the Snake
Listen to the TU Costa 5 Rivers Program “Emerging” podcast to hear about the lower Snake River dams and why they need to be removed.
Learn about the Upper Deschutes watershed of Oregon virtually
Students have connected to our restoration projects and helped us improve sections of 5 watersheds and 50 river miles for our fish and wildlife. Our goal has been to inspire students to study their local river, appreciate the unique habitat, and empower our youth and families to care for each river now and into the future.
Didymo in the Delaware: Trout Unlimited Issues Caution to Anglers
Contact:Erin Mooney, (215) 557-2845 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Didymo in the Delaware: Trout Unlimited Issues Caution to Anglers Anglers should practice clean angling practices to help prevent spread of rock snot. BUSHKILL, Pa. With today’s National Park Service announcement that didymo, or “rock snot,” has recently been discovered in the Upper Delaware River, a popular area
Edwards Dam To Be Removed July 1
6/30/1999 Edwards Dam To Be Removed July 1 Edwards Dam To Be Removed July 1 Dam Removal Marks Turning Point for Kennebec River Contact: 6/30/1999 — — (Augusta, Maine) – In an event that will make conservation history, Edwards Dam will be removed on July 1 to begin an unprecedented restoration effort on Maine’s Kennebec
Rapid diversification in Salmon and Steelhead Populations Following Dam Removal
John McMillan returns with a guest column about the ongoing recovery of the Elwha River
TU Costa 5 Rivers College Clubs
TU Costa 5 Rivers College Clubs We are a nationwide network of conservation-minded college fly fishing clubs. 5 Rivers Vision and values Vision: To create the most empowered, educated, and engaged generation of conservation-minded college fly anglers in history. VALUES: Conservation, education, stewardship, community, fun, respect, inclusivity, growth, engagement, and leadership. What is TU Costa 5
Supporting Environmental Education in Idaho Schools
Kids mixed powdery reagents into test tubes of river water then held their samples toward the light as they spun color wheels. As they matched the water’s color to a color on the wheel, they identified a measurement of pH or another water quality indicator. The scene had elements of a chemistry class, but was