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Administration announces new steps to tackle climate change “30 x 30” initiative, moratorium on oil & gas leases on public lands are among the ambitious first steps in addressing impacts of climate change For release January 27, 2021 Contacts: Chris Wood, president and CEO, Trout Unlimited, cwood@tu.org Steve Moyer, VP for government affairs, Trout Unlimited,…
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,…
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…
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…
UCCTU has been conserving, protecting and restoring Georgia’s trout coldwater fisheries and their watersheds since 1983. We offer a wide variety of ways for individuals to make a lasting contribution to conserving, protecting, restoring, and sustaining coldwater fisheries. If you would like to learn more about fly fishing local waters and what you can do…
Editor’s note: The TU Costa Five Rivers Program is sending five college students on a native trout odyssey across America this summer. Meet Brett Winchel, one of the five lucky participants. I moved to Knoxville roughly four years ago to begin my journey to a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at the University…
The official start to summer in New York coincided with another historic storm coming on the heels of a very rainy spring. A little extra rain amplifies lush green landscapes and healthy flowing rivers. However, we’ve again witnessed what happens when massive storms carrying a deluge of water and debris, head directly for a small community like the Village of Waterville. Local partners are collaborating to stabilize Big Creek to be more resilient when…
Wildfire and its impact on our rivers and the places we all call our home waters is a heavy topic. One that doesn’t often need any further description
Like most issues of TROUT Magazine this one started with a subtle theme. Fire and what that might mean for us as anglers and conservationists. It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the flashy, and often devastating, images of landscapes swallowed up by this natural and human caused phenomenon.
By Mark Kaelke Over the last 13-years as a Trout Unlimited staffer in Alaska I’ve learned successful conservation efforts are most often realized as a result of persistence and coalition-building, and that sometimes, “winning” means just keeping what we already have. As I wrap up my time as a TU employee, I’ve been asked to…
170726_TU_Ltr_H.R.3219_EW_Approps_HouseFloor.pdf July 26, 2017 Re: Trout Unlimited strongly opposes Energy and Water Section 108, a rider to weaken the Clean Water Act, and urges you to support the Beyer, Esty amendment to strip it from the bill. Dear Representative: Trout Unlimited strongly urges support for the Beyer, Esty Amendment to strike section 108 of Division…
Maybe you’re already planning to attend the Trout Unlimited Annual Meeting in Roanoke, Va., next week. You should be – it’s going to be great. Maybe you’re planning to arrive a little early and do some fishing. Good idea! While you’re there, you must – repeat, MUST – visit Mossy Creek Fly Fishing in Harrisonburg,…
I was privileged to help the Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited Veterans Service Partnership program take a group of veterans from our Project Healing Waters program and from the Montana State University Veterans Club fishing on Depuy’s Spring Creek near Livingston last Sunday. Despite some challenging weather, we caught some nice trout, created some good fish stories,…
By Kirk Deeter There are many schools of thought on this one, and my own feelings have changed dramatically in the past few years. On the one hand you can argue that there are about a thousand things that will spook trout in a run, and the color of your fly line ranks about 900.…
1/9/2000 TU Leads State Groups in Demanding Scrutiny of Perrier Threats to Mecan Springs TU Leads State Groups in Demanding Scrutiny of Perrier Threats to Mecan Springs Contact: 1/9/2000 — — Wisconsin anglers and environmental groups, led by Trout Unlimited, have demanded the DNR apply the toughest level of scrutiny for a proposed Perrier well…
By Connor Ford The annual Trout Unlimited Teen Summit is a dream come true for any teen who loves fly fishing and is interested in conservation. It sure was for this teen from Holly, Michigan. Five days of fishing for wild trout in wild places, experiencing local culture, working on a stream restoration project and…
A new report from the Outdoor Industry Association shows anglers spend $35.7 billion annually on fishing. Brett Prettyman photo By Brett Prettyman “Priceless.” It is a typical response from anglers when asked the value of being able to get out and stand in their favorite river hoping to hook up. But a value has been…