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Trout Unlimited welcomes moves by decision-makers to save Snake River salmon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Chris Wood, President and CEO, Trout Unlimited, chris.wood@tu.org Steve Moyer, Vice President for Government Affairs, Trout Unlimited, steve.moyer@tu.org Greg McReynolds, Snake River campaign director, Trout Unlimited, greg.mcreynolds@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va.—Northwest decision-makers and the Biden Administration are making urgent moves to save…
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Take Action STAND UP FOR THE SNAKE The Snake River Basin provides more than 50 percent of salmon and steelhead habitat in the lower 48. But its fisheries are in rapid decline, and unless the lower river dams are removed, they face extinction. Act now to help free the Snake. Take Action Tell Congress… Time…
By Eric Crawford The Idaho Fish and Game commission today announced that the fabled Clearwater River steelhead run would be closed to fishing starting Sept. 29. This closure, initiated to protect the few returning two-ocean, or “B-run” steelhead, is a first since 1975. Seen by some as a much-needed respite from the intense fishing pressure…
The new DEIS for the Snake River won’t restore salmon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2021 Contacts: Chris Wood, President and CEO, Trout Unlimited, chris.wood@tu.org Jack E. Williams, Emeritus Senior Scientist, Trout Unlimited, Jack.williams@tu.org Helen Neville, Chief Scientist, Trout Unlimited, helen.neville@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va.—In an open letter to the governors of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, published today, a group of scientists with several hundred years…
North Sound Trout Unlimited is working to protect and conserve our wild and native cold water fish and fisheries through habitat restoration, data collection and monitoring, advocating for science-based management, and public outreach in an inclusive, fun, and spirited environment. North Sound Chapter #938 was formed in the basement of a Bellingham brewery in the…
More water in Colorado’s Yampa River, thanks in part to TU. Photo courtesy of The Steamboat Pilot. One of Trout Unlimited’s strengths across the board—from its volunteers on the ground in their home waters to its policy staff working the halls of government—is its ability collaborate to solve the challenges faced by trout and salmon…
July 22, 2014 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Kyle Perkins, Trout Unlimited, kperkins@tu.org, 303.579.6498 Sportsmen applaud Senate hearing on Browns Canyon protections (Denver, CO)–On Wednesday, July 23, the Senate National Parks Subcommittee will hear a variety of bills including S. 1794, which designates Browns Canyon in Chaffee County as a National Monument. Sportsmen and women,…
Trout Unlimited Press Release Oct. 29, 2013 Contact: Laura Ziemer, 406-599 2606 lziemer@tu.org Steve Moyer, 571-274-0593 smoyer@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trout Unlimited urges infrastructure upgrades to secure Western water supply, protect river habitat Water supply solutions often require new thinking, not a bigger bathtub WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 29, 2013Speaking today at a U.S. House hearing…
12/21/2000 White House Releases Final Snake River Plan White House Releases Final Snake River Plan Environmental leaders encouraged that plan has been improved, but still have concerns Contact: 12/21/2000 — — A joint press release from: American Rivers Friends of the Earth National Wildlife Federation Sierra Club: Bill Arthur Taxpayers for Common Sense Trout Unlimited…
The Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited is proud to announce that Terry Turner and Dick Hollenbeck are the newest recipients of the Forest Service’s Rise to the Future Award. Both Turner and Hollenbeck hail from the Clackamas Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU), where they have each served in various leadership capacities. Dick Hollenbeck also served…
Legislation would promote responsible development and healthy fisheries on public land FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Corey Fisher, Public Lands Policy Director, Trout Unlimited, corey.fisher@tu.org, 406-546-2979 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Trout Unlimited today voiced support for legislation that would help modernize the federal oil and gas leasing system and facilitate responsible energy development on public land. The Competitive Onshore…
Corinne Doctor serves on the board of her local Boulder Flycasters Chapter in Colorado, and is also the women and diversity initiative coordinator for the statewide Colorado Council. In 2011, she and her husband Garrison founded Rep Your Water, a hat and apparel company that donates 3 percent of every purchase to conservation. In 10…
By Chris Wood The one that got away isn’t always a fish. Eighteen years ago, I got a phone call from the forest supervisor of the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest in southwest Oregon. He wanted President Clinton to use his authority under the Antiquities Act to make a big chunk of the forest a national monument…
TROUT UNLIMITED CALLS FOR RENEWED FOCUS ON STREAMFLOWS AND HABITAT RESTORATION AS CALIFORNIA SALMON COLLAPSE LEADS TO FISHING CLOSURES Dramatically reduced commercial and recreational salmon fishing in California for 2017 season linked to recent drought, water management miscues CONTACT:Brian Johnson, California/Oregon Directorbjohnson@tu.org / 510-528-4772 (April 11, 2017) EMERYVILLE, Calif.Trout Unlimited today decried the collapse of…
Native Colorado River cutthroat trout. Kara Armano photo. Luckily, I’ve still been able to fish. Thanks to living over 8,000 feet and having plenty of high mountain streams and lakes, I have lots of options. At least so far. I recently went to beat the heat that was nearing triple digits to a new-to-me high…
