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By Chris Wood Last month’s release of the draft “environmental impact statement” to permit industrial-scale mining in Bristol Bay, Alaska, made me recall the first time I set eyes on that remarkable landscape nearly 12 years ago. Trout Unlimited was looking to expand our presence in Alaska, so I consulted Tim Bristol, a long-time Alaska…
Zinke has history of working with sportsmen and women on wide range of natural resource issues CONTACT: Corey Fisher cfisher@tu.org (Dec. 14, 2016) Washington D.C. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana to lead the Department of the Interior. If confirmed, Rep. Zinke would be in charge of managing hundreds of millions…
TU Council Strategic Planning Resources and Templates Strategic planning is a vital tool for TU councils in order to make a meaningful impact on watersheds and communities in your state. Strategic planning will helps your council to:– Clarify your council’s purpose and long-term goals.– Identify clear, achievable short-term goals and objectives.– Allocate resources effectively.– Align state and…
Meet the two-man show filming a conservation series between country music tour stops
6/29/2000 Connecticut Agency Stands Up for Health of Housatonic River Connecticut Agency Stands Up for Health of Housatonic River Trout Unlimited Applauds Hydropower Certification Contact: 6/29/2000 — — West Cornwall, CT . . . The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) drew praise from Trout Unlimited (TU) for the agency’s groundbreaking certification requirements of North…
The Fall River is an essential source of cold, clean water for the Deschutes River, one of Trout Unlimited’s Priority Waters.
After 5 miles of mountain biking, I rigged up my fly rod, observed my surroundings, dapped a parachute Adams onto the surface of the 2-foot-wide creek and pulled a 15-inch Lahontan cutthroat into my net. The mountain bike wasn’t mine. I borrowed it from Dave Sarazin. He also supplied the maps, the fly recommendations and numerous teaser photos in the leadup to my trip to the…
By Christian Chavez Cast. Catch. Film. Repeat. The main ingredients you’ll need for a captivating fishing video. But what else can make a great fishing video? And why am I even talking about this? The Seedskadee Chapter of Trout Unlimited, located in Green River, Wyoming, is offering our first fishing video contest. We truly love…
Jan. 21, 2014 Contact: Tim Bristol, Director, TU Alaska (907) 321-3291 Chris Wood, President and CEO, (703) 284-9403 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TU Praises U.S. Sen. Begich for Opposing Pebble Mine Senators Support Vital for Long-term Protection of Bristol Bay ANCHORAGETim Bristol, director of Trout Unlimiteds Alaska Program, praised U.S. Sen. Mark Begich for opposing the…
On June 8th, 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act into law, creating one of the most effective conservation tools in American history. The Act authorizes the President of the United States to designate national monuments on federal lands that contain historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures or other objects of historic, cultural or scientific interest. Since its creation, a total of eighteen…
For immediate release Contact: Ty Churchwell (970) 903-3010 / ty.churchwell@tu.org Upper Animas River named top priority for cleanup Bonita Peak Mining District makes list of highest priority Superfund sites December 8, 2017 (Durango, Colo.) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it would include the site of 2015 Gold King mine spill, plus 47…
Contacts: ARLINGTON, Va. – Trout Unlimited supports legislation introduced today in both Houses of Congress by Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representative Susie Lee (D-NV3) that would improve the federal oil and gas leasing program on public lands. The End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2023 would require Bureau of Land Management (BLM)…
Hot Creek is a unique geologic site that’s as impressive for its natural beauty as its high quality and highly technical fishing. Join Trout Unlimited, the local community and other nonprofits to help permanently protect this place from mining.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nelli Williams, Trout Unlimited, nwiliams@tu.org or (907) 230-7121 Brian Kraft, Katmai Service Providers, (907) 227-8719 or bkraft@alaskasportsmanslodge.com Nanci Morris Lyon, Bear Trail Lodge, (907) 246-2327 or gofish@bristolbay.com Alaska anglers, businesses call for investigation; immediate rejection of permit for proposed Pebble mine ANCHORAGE, AK – Videos released Monday show executives behind the controversial…
We’re closer than ever to gaining long-awaited Clean Water Act safeguards.
In 2016, Donald Trump defied the polls and became president. Some of you may recall what I wrote to you back then: While most of the conservation community turned their backs, we engaged the Trump administration over the next four years to protect Bristol Bay. Our advocacy was key to helping persuade them to deny…
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is at the center of a seismic shift in how America manages its public land energy resources. From sweeping regulatory reforms to legislative reversals, the past 10 months have redefined the balance between energy development and conservation.