“It wasn’t pretty, and it certainly wasn’t easy, but with my line tangled over and over again, I dabbed and flipped my fly until that hungry little guy grabbed it. It was 9 a.m., the race was on, and it was time to get on the road to our next location.”
1/22/2004 National Academy of Sciences Endorses Trout Unlimited’s Primary Recommendations for Atlantic Salmon Recovery National Academy of Sciences Endorses Trout Unlimited’s Primary Recommendations for Atlantic Salmon Recovery Contact: Jeff Reardon New England Conservation Director Trout Unlimited 207.623.1470 1/22/2004 — Washington — The National Academy of Sciences National Research Council (NRC) this week identified urgent actions
1/26/2004 Kennebec Valley Chapter Reaches Another Milestone Kennebec Valley Chapter Reaches Another Milestone Contact: Jeff Reardon New England Conservation Director Trout Unlimited 207.623.1470 1/26/2004 — Augusta, Maine — Trout Unlimited and other Maine river advocates welcomed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) order approving FPL Energys (FPLE) proposal to breach the Fort Halifax dam to
6/5/2007 Statement of Trout Unlimited on the New Army Corps/EPA Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. June 5, 2007 CONTACT: Melinda Kassen, 303-440-2937 Steve Moyer, 703-284-9406 For Immedeate Release: Statement of Trout Unlimited on the New Army Corps/EPA Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. Arlington, VA , Trout Unlimiteds initial review indicates that thousands of miles of
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
As I drove down to the river access, I couldn’t help but notice the expanse of sun-bleached stones signifying lower-than-usual flows.
Some things aren’t meant to last a lifetime. It was a good run of nearly six years, but I think it’s time to part ways with an old friend.
I’m not a superstitious person but this raft trailer is cursed. I’m sure of it which is why I’ve chosen to cut it loose on the open market.
Region: Southern Appalachia Activities: Fishing Species: Brook, rainbow and brown trout Where: Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles 800 square miles along the border of western North Carolina and southeastern Tennessee. Within a day’s drive of nearly half of America’s population, it’s the nation’s most popular national park, with upwards of 9,000,000 visitors annually. Why:
Multi-benefit flood control projects in California’s Central Valley, which will help bolster depleted runs of salmon and steelhead in the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers, will benefit from funding authorized by the state’s new parks-and-water bond legislation. On Sunday, October 15, Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr. signed into law a measure that has been one
The Missoulian Angler makes a
bold move to self-regulate in the face of unprecedented angling pressure.
The Goose Creek subbasin in the Upper Snake River Basin has a diverse native fish assemblage that reflects the presence of rare non-game species and peripheral populations of Yellowstone cutthroat trout. This assessment examines linkages between native fishes and their habitat in the Goose Creek subbasin with several key findings: 1) fish diversity is linked
Goals No matter how clean and cold the water is for brook trout, a bountiful population cannot occur without a significant amount of uninterrupted stream mileage to allow the fish to move throughout the length of stream. Streams like Clark Brook, Oliverian Brook and Eastman Brook in western central New Hampshire have habitat characteristics of
When I think back to my first days of fishing, it is hard to believe where the sport has brought me now. Fly fishing has given me the opportunity to travel the world, experience other cultures, make new friends, gain a greater appreciation for the natural world, and taught me values like patience and determination. Although I’ve been able
Newly proposed rule aims to improve management of public lands in the face of challenges Contacts: ARLINGTON, Va.—The Department of the Interior this week announced a proposal by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help identify and prioritize public lands and waters in need of protection and restoration, encourage investment in public lands conservation,
5/17/1999 TU Seeks Nominations for “America’s Least Wanted Dams” TU Seeks Nominations for “America’s Least Wanted Dams” Contact: 5/17/1999 — — Dear Leader, Newly added to our web site is a nomination form for the Trout Unlimited/American Rivers: Least Wanted Dams and Dam Removal Success Stories Report, along with a cover letter from TU President
10/11/2001 Media, Public Invited To Attend Devil’s Gulch Salmon And Steelhead Restoration Project Media, Public Invited To Attend Devils Gulch Salmon And Steelhead Restoration Project Contact: John Milanovich , , TU North Bay Chapter 415.249.2241 TU North Bay Chapter 415.249.2241 10/11/2001 — Marin County, Calif. — Trout Unlimited, the nations largest trout and salmon conservation
6/8/2006 Trout Unlimited to Restore Cutthroat Habitat in Grade Creek June 8, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Warren Colyer, 435-753-3132 or Scott Yates, 307-332-7700 Trout Unlimited to Restore Cutthroat Habitat in Grade Creek Federal Grants Jumpstart Planning and Construction Work WASHINGTON, D.C. Thanks to two major federal grants, Trout Unlimited (TU) will soon begin work
Replacing an undersized culvert with this bridge not only reduced flooding risks on a small tributary to the Capacon River in West Virginia, it reconnected 4.5 miles of native brook trout habitat. (Photo: Abby McQueen, TU stream restoration specialist) By Brooke Andrew The Trout Unlimited field staff in West Virginia are firm believers in our
The new confluence of Deming Creek and the South Fork Sprague River. By Chrysten Lambert Trout Unlimited, in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service Parnter’s Program completed a substantial habitat reconnection project on the South Fork Sprague River, the headwaters of the iconic Klamath River. The project involved restoring the Deming Creek tributary
Methow Headwaters. Photo by Hannah Dewey. By Crystal Elliot-Perez Among the the wildest and most pristine places in the lower 48, the 340,000-acre Methow Headwaters landscape in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is now one step closer to being protected from large-scale mining. This is thanks to a recommendation by the U.S. Forest Service late last
