Climate Change Legislation Suspended
During the last week of July, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced that he was suspending work on passing climate change legislation for the summer. TU is disappointed that Congress could not get a good bill passed this summer. We will remain steadfast in urging Congress to pass a bill that will take a strong step towards building an energy future which minimizes impacts to trout and salmon. »Read the Statement

Take Action - Support Renewable Energy Legislation
As America moves to make large-scale renewable energy production a reality, TU is taking steps to ensure that this development, which will largely take place on public land in the West rich in solar and wind resources, doesn't unnecessarily damage fish and game habitat. The Clean Energy, Community Investment and Wildlife Conservation Act, now before Congress as Senate bill 3587 and House bill 5735, is a good start. »Take Action | »Read the Press Release

A Call to Protect the Fraser River
Kirk Klancke, president of TU's Colorado Headwaters chapter, recently appeared on a Denver TV news segment warning that Denver water diversions from the Fraser River have pushed the river's health to the tipping point and threaten the local recreation economy. The story also explained how municipal water conservation could reduce the need for harmful diversions. »Watch the Video | »Read the Article

Sportsmen Hail House Vote on Energy Reforms
A coalition of 500 hunting and fishing groups praised the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee for passing legislation that offers a "once-in-a-generation chance" to make "urgent and necessary reforms" to our nation's energy policy. »Read the Press Release