To learn more about the Wildlife Refuge System and its funding needs, I sat down with Julie Rentner from River Partners, a California-based organization dedicated to bringing life back to the state’s rivers, environment, and communities.
TU’s Jake Lemon sees promise in a stream anglers breeze past to get to the Pere Marquette.
Working to change minds and save wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest
As TU founder Art Neumann famously stated, “Take care of the fish and the fishing will take care of itself.” But we’re predominantly fly fishing, after all. So what about the bugs? Who’s looking after them? As it turns out — on the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, anyway — the U.S. Geological Survey is doing just that. It may mark the dawn…
The valleys of the Teton and Gros Ventre Ranges, with their iconic landscape and waters, illustrate the beauty and longevity of nature. But what will it look like 100 years from now? With climate change and drought wreaking havoc on streams across the country, we are more motivated than ever to invest in climate resiliency…
If you were to look in the box of a seasoned steelheader on the banks of the Snake, Grande Ronde or Clearwater chances are good you’ll find.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kim Trotter, (208) 552-0891, x. 712 ktrotter@tu.org Bart Gamett, (208) 588-2224bgamett@fs.fed.us Trout Unlimited Idaho Project Receives Forest Service Award Trout Unlimiteds Idaho Water Project (IWP) recently received the 2009 national Rise to the Future Partner Award from the USDA Forest Service, which recognized IWPs leadership in restoring fish populations in the…
Students from the University of Georgia during filming of “Pick the Dang Stuff Up!”. Courtesy photo. University of Georgia Costa 5 Rivers club leads #CleanMyWater campaign A strong conservation ethic runs deep among the students and faculty at the University of Georgia, particularly within the fly-fishing community. So, when Trout Unlimited recently launched our inaugural “Trout Week” celebration…
Trout Unlimited was a lead negotiator and signatory to the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement under which PacifiCorp will be removing four obsolete dams on the Klamath River. The dams cut off fish access to more than 400 miles of upstream rivers, including spring-fed climate refugia in the shadow of Crater Lake. They also have a…
Sometimes is takes a crisis to spur action. It’s an unfortunate reality—in order to realize that something is dreadfully wrong, something that can’t be ignored must first happen. In the summer of 2017, after a low-snow winter in southwest Montana, thousands of native mountain whitefish went belly up on the Yellowstone River between Gardiner and…
How do we bring back salmon and steelhead? Look to the science. My career in conservation was informed by a magical experience at a place called Poverty Flats in the middle of the South Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. At the end of a long day, as our field crew packed up, we…
TU Report Details Impact of Overuse of Water on Colorado’s Rivers & Streams TU Report Details Impact of Overuse of Water on Colorados Rivers & Streams Contact: Melinda Kassen Director, Colorado Water Project 303/440-2937 1/7/2002 — Denver, CO — A new report says that Colorados rivers and streams are beginning to show clear signs of…
4/12/2001 Study Indicates Need for Higher Flows in the Upper Delaware Study Indicates Need for Higher Flows in the Upper Delaware Trout Unlimited report shows current flows inadequate for fish, aquatic ecosystem Contact: 4/12/2001 — — Hancock, NY — Trout Unlimited today announced the completion of a report on flow needs for fish and other…
The Big Hole River is unique, secluded and majestic. Nestled right on its banks sits a perfect Montana haven and retreat, The Complete Fly Fisher (CFF). Located on the banks of Montana’s famous Big Hole River, just downstream from the confluence with the Wise River, the lodge is perfectly suited and situated to take advantage…
When you participate in the Green Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited (GBTU) activities, you are helping to drive conservation of Wisconsin’s Northeast Region rivers and streams. The same rivers that sustain trout bring clean water into our homes, give life to vibrant communities, and feed a passion for the outdoors. Our rivers and our fisheries…
4/10/2003 House Rules Committee Fillets Fish and Rivers House Rules Committee Fillets Fish and Rivers Rejects Consideration of Dingell/Boehlert Amendment to Fix Harmful Hydropower Provision of House Energy Bill Contact: Steve Moyer VP of Conservation Programs Trout Unlimited 703.284.9406 4/10/2003 — Washington, DC — (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Late last night (April 9) the U.S. House Rules…
11/24/2003 Opinion Poll Reveals Southern California Voters Want More Protection for Rivers, Public Lands Opinion Poll Reveals Southern California Voters Want More Protection for Rivers, Public Lands Contact: David Katz Trout Unlimited California Director Trout Unlimited 707.543.5877 11/24/2003 — Los Angeles, Calif. — A poll conducted for national conservation group Trout Unlimited by Republican pollster…
8/10/2007 Trout Unlimited Holds Annual Meeting in Boise: Volunteer Leaders and National Staff to Gather September 12-15 September 10, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steve Moyer– 703-447-8401 James Piotrowski– 208-331-9200 Trout Unlimited Holds Annual Meeting in Boise: Volunteer Leaders and National Staff to Gather September 12-15 BOISE Trout Unlimited will hold its 48th annual meeting…
7/28/1999 Trout Unlimited Celebrates Rangeley Settlement Trout Unlimited Celebrates Rangeley Settlement Deal Boosts Flows For World Class Brook Trout Fishery, Contact: 7/28/1999 — — Rangeley Lakes, Maine July 29, 1999 Trout Unlimited joined several conservation groups, state and federal agencies, Maine Governor Angus King and others in celebrating a final settlement governing the operation of…
Contact: Rebecca Dunlap: 570-367-8519, rdunlap@tu.orgTU Eastern Abandoned Mine Program For Immediate Release: Study Shows West Branch Susquehanna Watershed is Improving Restoration work leads to better water quality and more fish. LOCK HAVEN, Pa.A study conducted by TU shows that the overall health of the West Branch Susquehanna River and its tributaries has greatly improved, compared…
