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Trout Unlimited applauds new Sand to Snow National Monument

TU Logo_2015.jpg February 12, 2016 Contact: Kate Miller, Director of Government Affairs, (703) 284-9426Jessica Strickland, California Field Coordinator, (830) 515-9917 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trout Unlimited applauds new Sand to Snow National Monument Designation of three new national monuments in southern California will permanently protect water supply, habitat, and sporting opportunities EMERYVILLE, Calif.Trout Unlimited (TU), the

Climate Change FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions (and answers!) about climate change and their impacts to coldwater fish resources. The following is divided into four sections: general climate change, impacts to trout and salmon, impacts to landscapes and rivers, and getting involved. General Climate Change HOW DO SCIENTISTS MONITOR CLIMATE, AND WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE THAT

Trout Unlimited Lauds Columbia-Snake Spill Decision

7/29/2004 Trout Unlimited Lauds Columbia-Snake Spill Decision Trout Unlimited Lauds Columbia-Snake Spill Decision District Court rules in favor of fish over profits in federal dam operations Contact: Alan Moore Western Communications Director Trout Unlimited 503.827.5700 x. 10 7/29/2004 — Portland, Ore. — National salmon and trout conservation group Trout Unlimited today applauded the decision by

EPA announces Clean Water Rule rollback – MTTU Response

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title=”” /> EPA announces Clean Water Rule rollback Montana Trout Unlimited urges anglers to stand up and protect clean water CONTACT: David Brooks / Executive Director, Montana Trout Unlimiteddavid@montanatu.org / (406) 543-0054 (o); (406) 493-5384 (c) Shauna Stephenson / Trout Unlimitedssherard@tu.org / (307) 757-7861 (June 27, 2017) WASHINGTON D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency announced

EPA announces Clean Water Rule rollback – MTTU Response

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EPA announces Clean Water Rule rollback Montana Trout Unlimited urges anglers to stand up and protect clean water CONTACT: David Brooks / Executive Director, Montana Trout Unlimiteddavid@montanatu.org / (406) 543-0054 (o); (406) 493-5384 (c)Shauna Stephenson / Trout Unlimitedssherard@tu.org / (307) 757-7861 (June 27, 2017) WASHINGTON D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency announced it would begin

Voices from the River: Turning tragedy into tools for trout

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Bob Russell, owner of the Butte Creek Mill and savior of salmon and steelhead. By Chrysten Lambert On Christmas Day, 2015 tragedy struck the historic Butte Creek Mill when it burned to the ground. The flour mill, which is located on the banks of Little Butte Creek, was the only remaining hydro-powered mill still in

Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Contact: Melinda Kassen Director, Colorado Water Project TU (303) 440-2937 x.11 9/30/2002 — Arlington, VA

Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee

5/16/2000 Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee Subcommittee Hydro Amendments Reveal Flaws in Dam Licensing Legislation Contact: 5/16/2000 — — Contact: Steve Malloch, Trout Unlimited Counsel: (703) 284-9415 Washington, DC…Members of the House Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power received more than they

TU hails OWRD grants for projects in Crooked and Sprague Rivers

Crooked River, Oregon. Photo: Brian O’Keefe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chrysten Lambert, clambert@tu.org, (541) 973-4431 December 18, 2017 Trout Unlimited: OWRD grants for Crooked, Sprague River projects vital and multi-benefit $4.2 million awarded to high priority fish passage, streamflow restoration projects in key salmon, steelhead and native trout waters KLAMATH FALLS, OreTrout Unlimited hailed recent

Voices from the River: Breaking the age barrier

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By the Seedskadee Chapter Board of Directors Trout Unlimited does many great things across our country, but also faces many challenges moving into the future. One brought up often at state council meetings in Wyoming—and likely across the country—is the age and diversity of the board of the local chapters. Let’s face it, many of

Voices from the River: Twelve hours

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TU’s Brian Johnson, the Steelhead Whisperer, and Scott Yates at the end of the steelhead season on California’s central coast. By Sam Davidson The steelhead season ended almost exactly the way it began. I spent both the opener and the close at the same place, with the same crew. With the same results. Which is

21st century mining requires 21st century mining policy

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As originally appeared in the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society newsletter by Ty Churchwell, TU’s Angler Conservation Program’s mining coordinato There’s an old saying, “If it’s not grown, it’s mined.” What a profound thing to think about, and it’s true. Whether it’s the food you eat, the cotton in your trousers or the 2x4s

TU Statement on Federal Salmon Hatchery Policy

4/29/2004 TU Statement on Federal Salmon Hatchery Policy TU Statement on Federal Salmon Hatchery Policy Contact: Chris Wood Vice President for Conservation Programs Trout Unlimited 703.284.9403 4/29/2004 — Washington — North Americas largest trout and salmon organization, Trout Unlimited (TU), today criticized a proposal by the federal government to count hatchery fish in determining whether

Public Lands bill passes Senate for second time

03/19/2009 Public Lands bill passes Senate for second time March 19, 2009 Contact: Tom Reed, (307) 349-8266 Steve Moyer, (703) 284-9406 Chris Hunt, (208) 552-0891, ext. 714 NEWS ALERT: Public Lands bill passes Senate for second time WASHINGTON, D.C.By a margin of 77-20, The U.S. Senate voted for a second time today to approve the

Wyoming Range Decision Hailed By Sportsmen

Contact: Tom Reed, (406) 599-1022Brad Powell, (928) 300-5451 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wyoming Range Decision Hailed by Sportsmen Bridger-Teton draft EIS selects preferred alternative of no leasing JACKSON, Wyo. Sportsmen in Wyoming applauded today’s announcement by the Bridger-Teton National Forest that it is releasing a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) on the leasing of 44,720 acres

New Trout Unlimited Program to Serve U.S. Veterans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Mooney, TU National Press Secretary (703) 284-9408 New Trout Unlimited Program to Serve U.S. Veterans Project will engage veterans in conservation and fly fishing. Arlington, Va. – Trout Unlimited (TU) announces its new Veterans Service Program that will serve U.S. veterans throughout the country, through conservation projects and fly fishing

TU: Wyden's Bill to Manage O&C Lands a Good Start

TU congratulates Wyden for strong O&C draft legislation Nov. 26, 2013 Contact: Dean Finnerty, (541) 214-0642 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TU: Wyden’s Draft Bill to Protect O&C Lands a ‘Good Start’ MEDFORD–Trout Unlimited today congratulated U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden for drafting a bill intended to resolve the contentious issues surrounding the management of over 2 million

TU applauds EPA stream connectivity report

January 14, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steve Moyer, Vice President of Government Affairs, smoyer@tu.org, 202-796-9406 Trout Unlimited applauds EPA stream connectivity report Science unequivocally supports the need to protect headwater streams WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited (TU) today applauds release of the report Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters by the Environmental Protection Agencys