Volunteer Alicia Bartlett demonstrating how to sample for macroinvertebrates. By Jamie Vaughn You may be familiar with the phrase “STEM” education, which refers to learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. At Trout Unlimited, we believe in “STREAM” education, which includes “Arts” and “Recreation” too! That’s why on April 29, to celebrate Michigan’s Trout Opener…
I believe in the power of volunteerism. I’ve been volunteering since I was knee high to a grasshopper. I’ve prepared meals for the homebound, built homes for families, implemented community recycling programs and complete erosion control projects–-no task too big or small. To me, that is the power of volunteerism. Often times strangers come together…
Members of TU’s Deerfield Watershed chapter work on their redd survey on their home river. The past year has seen TU staff and volunteers in Massachusetts engaged in a variety of efforts in the field. The Deerfield Watershed chapter had a big year in 2018, particularly with their efforts with a sapwning study in the Deerfield…
West slope cutthroat trout from Grayling Creek, Yellowstone National Park. Just a quick update from Yellowstone, with more to come (I promise). I had the good fortune to take a quick drive a couple of weeks ago along the Grayling Creek corridor in the northwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, and I figured I’d stop…
The Russian River watershed, north of San Francisco, is the focus of an intensive, multi-year effort to recover coho salmon – now one of the rarest native fish species in California.
Regardless of how you see them, these harmless creatures have an important role in the riparian ecosystem. They break down leaves in streams to start the food chain, are food for trout, and can even indicate clean water.
We are the Gunnison Chapter of Trout Unlimited, located in Gunnison, Colorado. Our chapter was founded on December 5, 1969. We are a relatively small chapter in the Rocky Mountains with about 140 members, some of whom are from outside the state of Colorado. Our local members are mostly residents of Gunnison, Almont, and Crested…
Naugatuck Pomperaug Trout Unlimited, Chapter #281 covers the areas of the Naugatuck and Pomperaug watersheds, including the towns of Thomaston, Watertown, Terryville, Morris, Bethlehem, Woodbury, Southbury, Middlebury, Oxford, Seymour, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck, Waterbury, Prospect, Wolcott, Bethany, Ansonia and Derby. We work to conserve and protect our cold water fisheries from negative environmental impact, as well…
The Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (#226) has operated continuously since its founding in 1969. The Chapter operates as an educational and charitable 501c(3) organization covering a wide geographic area of Vermont and adjacent New Hampshire. Chapter members meet regularly throughout the year, mixing food, fun and fishing with educational programs and conservation…
