Youth Education Committee By interacting with youth, not only will your committee introduce young people to the conservation science behind trout and salmon, but the joy of angling for wild fish in the waters where they belong. Trout Unlimited’s Headwaters Youth Program consists of comprehensive guides and resources to trout and salmon conservation for America’s young
3/14/2001 FERC Flounder in Responding to California Energy Crisis FERC Flounders in Responding to California Energy Crisis Contact: 3/14/2001 — — Urges Trading Fish and Wildlife Protection for Power Washington, DC After blaming California deregulation and California Governor Gray Davis for not keeping the lights on, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took aim at
By Mark Taylor A team approach is helping improve trout habitat on a popular fishing stream near Harrisonburg, Va. Trout Unlimited’s national staff partnered with the local TU chapter and a property owner to improve a section of Beaver Creek, a spring-fed stream that runs through private land but that is open to public fishing through a unique cooperative program. The
For Immediate Release: Contact: Erin Mooney, National Press Secretary (703) 284-9408, emooney@tu.org Trout Unlimited Announces Succession Plan Chris Wood named CEO of nations largest coldwater conservation organization Arlington, Va.–Trout Unlimited (TU), the nation’s leading coldwater fisheries conservation organization, announced that Chris Wood, currently TU’s Chief Operating Officer, will become Chief Executive Officer on February 1.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Mooney, (703) 284-9408, TU National Press Secretary Colorado TU Receives $5,000 Grant to Restore Roan Plateau Denver, Colo.– Trout Unlimited (TU), the nations oldest and largest coldwater fisheries conservation organization, today awarded a $5,000 Embrace-A-Stream grant to Colorado Trout Unlimited, its state council in Colorado. The council and its chapters
By Jake Lemon Scientists and anglers throughout the country rely on USGS gaging stations for real-time streamflow and water quality data. Often these stations are located near the mouth of larger rivers forcing data users to extrapolate to understand what is happing in smaller coldwater trout streams. Now, rapidly emerging technologies in open-source electronics are allowing volunteer groups to collect valuable real-time
Kern River Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss gilberti) Species summary and status: Kern River rainbow trout look similar to Coastal rainbow trout, have a slight gold hint. They have many fine, irregular spots all over their bodies, and larger fish may have a rosy streak along their sides. They can also be identified by the distinctive
10/7/1999 Nevada Public Officials Agree Carpenter’s Plans To Rebuild Road Are Illegal Nevada Public Officials Agree Carpenter’s Plans To Rebuild Road Are Illegal TU Calls on NDEP Not to Issue Bogus Work Permit Contact: 10/7/1999 — — Governor Guinn, Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Pappa, U.S. Senator Richard Bryan, Elko Mayor Mike Franzoia and
Interpretive sign on the Carmel River, spring 2019. It was while walking a seasonally-dry side channel of my local stream, the Carmel River, over the weekend that I started thinking about a guy from Michigan named John Rapanos. You should know this name, because this fellow—unintentionally, no doubt—could really put the hurt on your fishing.
Energy development can have significant impacts on coldwater resources. Given that unavoidable truth, Trout Unlimited has long preached the benefits of responsible energy development. The basic idea is simple: With sensible policies and practices in place, the nation’s energy needs can be met without jeopardizing coldwater fisheries and watersheds. We know that decisions about how and where
Located in Northern New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the Upper Rio Grande River Basin, Valle Vidal lies within the Carson National Forest. Meandering its way through Valle Vidal, Comanche Creek is one of the last refuges for Rio Grande cutthroat trout in the state of New Mexico. TU’s extensive Commanche Creek project addresses
As the Tongass National Forest moves away from clear cut logging old-growth forests and instead investing in restoration, recreation, and resiliency, a new workforce is needed. There have been several creative efforts to build workforce capacity, including a restoration workshop that trained Native Alaskan communities in hand tool restoration techniques. Trout Unlimited in pleased to
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] By Rob Shane When TU partnered with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in 2011 to start surveying and protecting wild trout streams in the Commonwealth, we knew the mountain ahead of us would take years to climb. Pennsylvania has 86,000 miles of flowing water, and less than
TU’s 501(c)(3) status, or tax-exempt status as a public charity, is one of TU’s most important assets. This status allows donors to deduct their charitable contributions to your chapter or council, to the extent allowed by law and provides us with several other benefits. The IRS determines whether a nonprofit organization is tax-exempt under Section
Conservation Related Policies National Conservation Agenda – (2016) (The National Leadership Council creates and approves the NCA which is designed to chart the course for all components of TU – national staff, councils, chapters and members – to work together on a shared enterprise to implement TU’s mission. Policy on Climate Change and Promoting Responsible
Below are resources for chapters and councils participating in STREAM Girls. To learn more about this wonderful watershed ed program, visit the STREAM Girls webpage.
National Academy Of Sciences Review: Maine’s Wild Salmon Are Genetically Distinct National Academy Of Sciences Review: Maines Wild Salmon Are Genetically Distinct Trout Unlimited Calls on State and Federal Officials to Move Forward on Recovery Plans Contact: Jeff Reardon New England Conservation Director Trout Unlimited 207/ 373-0700 1/11/2002 — Brunswick, ME — On January 7th,
11/21/2003 Statement of Trout Unlimited Applauding Today’s Senate Energy Bill Vote to Allow Work to Continue of the Bill Statement of Trout Unlimited Applauding Today’s Senate Energy Bill Vote to Allow Work to Continue of the Bill Contact: Chris Wood Vice President of Conservation Trout Unlimited 703.284.9403 11/21/2003 — Washington, D.C. — Trout Unlimited applauded
7/18/2000 Administration Appears Poised to Issue Death Sentence to Wild Snake River Salmon Administration Appears Poised to Issue Death Sentence to Wild Snake River Salmon Contact: 7/18/2000 — — Contact: Jeff Curtis, Western Conservation Director, Trout Unlimited: (503) 827-5700; (503) 351-2492 (cell) Alan Moore, Western Communications Coordinator Trout Unlimited: (503) 827-5700; (503) 319-2210 (cell) Maggie
09/12/2007 Trout Unlimited gathers for annual meeting in Boise: Volunteer leaders and national staff convene at Grove Hotel Sept. 12-15 Sept. 12, 2007 Contact: James Piotrowski: (208) 331-9200 Steve Moyer: (703) 447-8401 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trout Unlimited gathers for annual meeting in Boise Volunteer leaders and national staff convene at Grove Hotel Sept. 12-15 BOISE
