Scientists urge Congress to protect the Tongass
More than 230 scientists are calling on Congress to enact stronger protections for wild salmon in the Tongass National Forest which face threats from land privatization, logging, mining, hydro-power, and climate change. The scientists delivered a letter to Congress today in support of the Tongass 77 campaign. »Read more
TU Awards 2013 Embrace-A-Stream Grants
Trout Unlimited awarded $115,000 in 16 states as part of the 2013 Embrace-A-Stream grant cycle. Since its inception in 1975, the EAS program has awarded over $4 million to local chapters and councils, which has been matched by more than $13 million in cash and in-kind contributions from chapters. »See which chapters were awarded grants for 2013
Orvis invests in Bristol Bay protection
The Orvis Co. of Manchester, Vt., continues to invest in efforts that protect, reconnect and restore our nation's watersheds–the company is investing $50,000 in TU's effort to stop Pebble Mine, and it's asking its customers to do the same. Now, if you donate to the effort to protect Bristol Bay, Orvis will match it, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. »Donate
Rio Grande del Norte to be a monument
After years of work from sportsmen, the Rio Grande del Norte in New Mexico will be designated a national monument, protecting more than 60 miles of iconic trout stream and thousands of acres of habitat. »Read the release | »Watch the video
Opening 100 miles of habitat on Gros Ventre
The already legendary fishing on Wyoming's Snake River is about to get even better: TU and Grand Teton National Park have launched a project to remove an obsolete dam on the Gros Ventre, a tributary of the Snake, which will open up more than 100 miles of spawning habitat for natvie cutthroats. »Read the release
Homeless Trout from Trout Unlimited on Youtube.
Huge proposed Alaska mine could be big environmental controversy
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Salmon are a sign of hope in a long-dry stretch of the San Joaquin
»Los Angeles Times
Congress meet Tongass
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Colorado Roadless
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