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Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative

Goals Located near the second largest metropolitan area in Michigan, the Rogue River is an extremely important trout fishery in southern Michigan. The lower portion of the river is fabled for its excellent steelhead runs. The eastern tributaries host significant brook and brown trout populations. The river is an important economic engine — based on

Hunters and Anglers Push for New National Monument in Colorado

The Dolores River offers world-class hunting and fishing opportunities but faces threats from industrial-scale mining, habitat fragmentation, climate change, and unmanaged recreation. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts:           Today, Trout Unlimited and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers launched Sportsmen for the Dolores, representing anglers and hunters across Colorado. The purpose of this coalition is to conserve fish and

Farm Bill for Fish Conservation

  When you think of Farm Bill conservation, what comes to mind? Maybe fields full of pheasants or ringed by deer stands? Prairie potholes for waterfowl? What about fish – perhaps a little farm pond full of bluegills and bass?  Our friends at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership put together an excellent overview of how

Toyota of Bozeman

Since we first opened our doors, we’ve made it our business to offer as many people as possible the best inventory of Toyota vehicles around. Today, we’re proud to say that we have one of the largest volume of new and pre-owned Toyota vehicles in the state. You’ll find twice the used vehicle inventory of

Trout Unlimited Expeditions

Trout Unlimited Expeditions A watershed conservation and leadership opportunity Started in June of 2024, TU’s Expedition programs take high school and college students on multi-day, place-based summer adventures on (or adjacent to) BLM lands. Students examine issues faced by native trout by seeking out the perspectives of stakeholders in the given watersheds. They learn about

Rocky Mountain Flycasters

VISION: As a chapter of Trout Unlimited, a national conservation organization, Rocky Mountain Flycasters will use all accessible resources to help ensure that robust populations of wild and native cold-water fish thrive within the Cache La Poudre and Big Thompson River watersheds. MISSION: To conserve, protect, sustain and restore Northern Colorado’s cold-water fisheries and their

Battenkill Home Rivers Initiative

Flowing from Manchester, Vt., to the Hudson River near Schuylerville, N.Y., the Battenkill is a historic river. It is a significant contributor to the surrounding economy – drawing fly-fishers, paddlers, and outdoor explorers from near and far.  Additionally, several successful agricultural operations that enjoy the fruits of a highly productive and functioning watershed. To ensure the long-term stability of this amazing resource and economic driver,

Protecting Watersheds: Hermosa Creek to lead by example

Contact : Ty Churchwell (970) 903-3010, tchurchwell@tu.org Shauna Sherard (307) 757-7861, ssherard@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Protecting Watersheds: Hermosa Creek to lead by example Sen. Michael Bennet introduces rare legislation that will preserve and entire watershed for sportsmen and all users DURANGO — A stakeholder-driven collaborative effort came to fruition Wednesday when Sen Michael Bennet, D-Co,

New York chapter documenting heritage brook trout strain in Catskills

Published in Science, Community, Conservation

By Ed Ostapczuk  Science of genetics and DNA continues to evolve, and a New York chapter of Trout Unlimited is using such science to study wild brook trout in a small stream in the Catskills.  The Ashokan-Pepacton Watershed Chapter is conducting a Catskill heritage brook trout study, in partnership with the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP).     Late this past

Building a better river: Rico Diversion project improves fish passage and bank stability

The Star Valley fish passage project serves as a model for other conservation-minded private landowners. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2023 CONTACT ETNA, WYOMING – Trout Unlimited is on the brink of completing the Rico Diversion Fish Passage and Stabilization Project, aimed at stabilizing river banks and enhancing fish passage for Snake River Cutthroat Trout