Search results for “watershed”

Pennsylvania protects 70 new stream sections

Published in Conservation

By Rob Shane On July 16, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) approved the upgraded designation of than 70 streams to “Wild Trout” and “Class A wild trout” status. This successful rulemaking came in response to almost 200 public comments from TU members and supporters in favor of the proposed designation. Many of the…

Kinross Gold Named Corporate Conservation Award Winner

October 10, 2019 Contact: Brett Prettyman, 801-209-5320, brett.prettyman@tu.org Kinross Gold Named Corporate Conservation Award Winner ELKO, Nevada — Kinross Gold Corp., an important partner of Trout Unlimited in Nevada, was recognized recently by the conservation organization at its annual meeting. J. Paul Rollinson, president and CEO of Kinross, was on hand in Rogers, Arkansas, last…

Bonds of brothers

As age takes its toll, the memories become stronger By Drew Irby I was browsing through a collection of scanned photos the other day and came across a vintage pic from the family archives. I had been randomly thinking about what happened to certain friends from my college days in northern Arizona. Seeing this shot…

The ‘lame duck’ session is here

Published in Advocacy, Conservation
A windmill in Idaho.

Elected officials know they have one last shot to hammer out deals before the Congressional landscape changes permanently in January. The result? The lame-duck session … a sprint-to-the-finish flurry of legislative action defined by compromise we don’t see too often on the Hill

Congressman unveils bold plan to recover Snake River salmon and steelhead

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 7, 2021  Contacts:   Chris Wood, President and CEO, Trout Unlimited, chris.wood@tu.org  Rob Masonis, VP for Western Conservation, Trout Unlimited, rmasonis@tu.org  Greg McReynolds, Snake River campaign director, Trout Unlimited, gmcreynolds@tu.org  Comprehensive proposal would remove four lower Snake River dams and invest in the Northwest region’s energy, transportation, and agricultural infrastructure BOISE, Idaho.—U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson…

Celebrating Women’s History Month via the Villepreaux-Power aquarium

Published in Think Tank

“After accidently leaving the tank uncovered over the course of some warm and sunny days, we came in to find an overgrowth of algae on all the surfaces withing the aquarium. Fortunately, blocking the sunlight stopped the growth and the trout managed to eat the remaining algae, leaving the tank clean once more. “

Washington Post Article: Maine Stews Over Plan to Override Salmon Policy

12/2/1999 Washington Post Article: Maine Stews Over Plan to Override Salmon Policy Washington Post Article: Maine Stews Over Plan to Override Salmon Policy Contact: 12/2/1999 — — Time was when fly rods packed the wooden racks at Eddington Salmon Club, and dozens of fishermen waded into swirling Penobscot River pools. Anglers here still recall how…

Honoring a legacy through wild and scenic designation

Published in Featured

This remote section of the Middle Fork of the Gila calls to adventurers who are willing to explore the depths of this incredible place worth permanently protecting. By Dan Roper Restoring watersheds and protecting clean water are at the heart of Trout Unlimited’s work in New Mexico. But to protect our favorite rivers and streams,…

New White Paper: Feds' Critical Habitat Rule Strikes Another Blow to Pacific Salmon Recovery

8/11/2005 News Release August 11, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pages: 2 ATTN: Environment Editor/Reporter Contact: Kaitlin Lovell, TU Salmon Policy Coordinator: 503.827.5700 x. 13 New White Paper: Feds’ Critical Habitat Rule Strikes Another Blow to Pacific Salmon Recovery Proposed last year, final rule announcement expected August 15 (PORTLAND, Ore.) – The Bush administration is expected…

Trout Unlimited Calls for Changes to Flow Proposal for Upper Delaware River

3/22/2004 Trout Unlimited Calls for Changes to Flow Proposal for Upper Delaware River Trout Unlimited Calls for Changes to Flow Proposal for Upper Delaware River Contact: Rocci Aguirre Catskills Coordinator Trout Unlimted (607) 498-4671 3/22/2004 — Hancock, NY — National conservation organization Trout Unlimited (TU) today announced it will seek changes to a proposal that…

Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Contact: Melinda Kassen Director, Colorado Water Project TU (303) 440-2937 x.11 9/30/2002 — Arlington, VA…

Conservation Groups Propose New Management Plan for Delaware River

3/12/2007 Conservation Groups Propose New Management Plan for Delaware River March 12, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nat Gillespie, 703-284-9431 or ngillespie@tu.org Rick Axt, 908-719-8777 or raxt@verizon.net Conservation Groups Propose New Management Plan for Delaware River Adaptive Release Policy Benefits NJ Communities, Recreational Users WEST TRENTON — A coalition of local, state and national conservation…

TU applauds Schwarzenegger?s action to protect California?s roadless backcountry

7/11/2006 TU applauds Schwarzenegger?s action to protect California?s roadless backcountry July 11, 2006 Contact: Sam Davidson, (831) 235-2542, sdavidson@tu.org Chuck Bonham, (510) 917-8572, cbonham@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TU applauds Schwarzeneggers action to protect Californias roadless backcountry Petition asks U.S. Department of Agriculture to permanently protect 4.4 million acres of land from new road building and…

Administration Proposes Slashing Critical Federal Funding for Whirling Disease Research

2/8/2000 Administration Proposes Slashing Critical Federal Funding for Whirling Disease Research Administration Proposes Slashing Critical Federal Funding for Whirling Disease Research Decision Pulls Rug Out from National Efforts to Combat Disease & Ignores Recent Spread to New Mexico, Yellowstone National Park Contact: 2/8/2000 — — Reports of the Administration’s decision to propose slashing $1 million…

Comment Period for Atlantic Salmon Endangered Proposal Closes

4/14/2000 Comment Period for Atlantic Salmon Endangered Proposal Closes Comment Period for Atlantic Salmon Endangered Proposal Closes Trout Unlimited Continues Call for Listing Contact: 4/14/2000 — — Contact: *Jeff Reardon, New England Conservation Coordinator, Trout Unlimited, (Camden, ME): (207) 882-4791; *Maggie Lockwood, Director of Press Relations, Trout Unlimited: (703) 284-9425 April 14, 2000. Augusta, Maine.…

Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee

5/16/2000 Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee Subcommittee Hydro Amendments Reveal Flaws in Dam Licensing Legislation Contact: 5/16/2000 — — Contact: Steve Malloch, Trout Unlimited Counsel: (703) 284-9415 Washington, DC…Members of the House Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power received more than they…

Trout Magazine Story: Biotech Salmon Would Endanger Wild Salmon and Ecosystems

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Mooney TU National Press Secretary (703) 284-9408 Trout Magazine Story: Biotech Salmon Would Endanger Wild Salmon and Ecosystems TU is weighing possible litigation if the FDA approves the genetically modified salmon. Arlington, Va.- A Trout magazine story on the threats posed by genetically modified salmon – often called Frankenfish, shows…