TU in Action

TU Wins Big Victory in Colorado Water Case
Trout Unlimited has won a major legal victory in Colorado in the Dry Gulch case, with the state Supreme Court reaffirming the principle that municipalities must base water projects on credible projections of future need. "This is a victory for reality-based water planning," said Drew Peternell, director of TU's Colorado Water Project.»Press Release

TU Unveils Film to Protect Teton Canyon
Idaho's Teton Canyon is a stronghold for native cutthroat trout and a natural treasure -- but it's threatened by a proposal to rebuild Teton Dam, which failed disastrously in 1975. TU is leading the fight to save the canyon and is proposing commonsense alternatives to a new dam. »Learn More & Watch Video

Plan to Drill on Colorado Plateau Meets Resistance
A last-minute leasing push by the Bush administration put extensive federal lands in Utah and Colorado into the hands of oil and gas companies, including 36,000 acres of the Roan Plateau. Opponents fear that development on top of the Roan Plateau will despoil it, leading to air and water pollution and disruption of wildlife. »Read News Article

F&S Names TU Volunteer As Conservation Hero
Longtime Calif. TU volunteer Howard Kern was named the 2009 Field & Stream Conservation Hero. Kern was presented with a $5,000 grant toward a conservation project and won a Toyota Tundra. He has served on TU's Calif. Council since 1999 and has been a tireless advocate for the state's golden trout. »Read Press Release |  Read News Article

TU Volunteer Inducted Into Fishing Hall of Fame
Charley Lahey, a TU volunteer from Pittsfield, Mass. will be inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame on October 29. He will be presented with the award at the monthly meeting of the Taconic Chapter of Trout Unlimited, of which he has been a longtime member. »Learn More |  »Taconic Chapter

Orvis Podcast With TU's Whit Fosburgh
Listen to Tom Rosenbauer, Orvis Rod & Tackle Marketing Director 's interview with Whit Fosburgh, TU's Vice President of Development. Fosburgh discusses current TU initiatives and priorities, including the fight against the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska.» Listen To Podcast

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In the News

Legislation Introduced to Preserve and Protect Lake Tahoe
» American Chronicle (CA)

Westlake Man Honored for Trout Conservation Work
» Ventura County Star (CA)

Natural Resources: Key Democrats Introduce Adaptation Bill
» E&E reporter (DC)

Death by A Thousand Wells
» High Country News (CO)