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Shauna Stephenson

  • Big Wood flood recovery

    (Hailey, Idaho) – Recent flooding has left its mark in the Big Wood River valley, but local river restoration experts are promoting the notion that a messy stream is a healthy stream. Trout Unlimited is recommending residents use natural options such as root wads and vegetation to stabilize stream banks and assist with flood recovery.…

  • Clean Water FAQ

    Is your stream at risk? Find out. Stand up for Clean Water today Frequently Asked Questions about the Clean Water Rule: What are intermittent and ephemeral streams?These are small streams that may run sporadically or dry up during certain times of the year. They comprise more than 60 percent of the stream miles in the…

  • Is your stream at risk?

    Go to the map Trout Unlimited released an interactive map today that illustrates the importance of intermittent and ephemeral streams - the small tributaries and headwaters that sometimes run dry throughout the year. The map is aimed at helping citizens understand the risk of repealing the 2015 Clean Water Rule which clarified protections for intermittent…

  • Seeing red on Clean Water Rule

    Find out if your stream is at risk By Randy Scholfield Take a look at this map—the red lines show so-called “intermittent and ephemeral ” streams, the small seasonal streams that typically don’t flow year round. All of this red is what’s at stake in the EPA’s current review of the Clean Water Rule. Our…

  • Small streams make a big difference

    By Jack Williams We love our big iconic rivers: the Snake, the Rogue, the Umpqua, the Klamath, the Gunnison, the Madison, the Salmon, and the Henry’s Fork to name but a few. These waters invoke passion among anglers, river runners, and all those who appreciate the beauty of wild, clean rivers. But just like anything…

  • Stand up for Clean Water

    Stand Up For Clean Water The public can now comment on a decision by the Trump administration to repeal a rule that would protect 60 percent of stream miles and the drinking water of one in three Americans. In June, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would begin the process of repealing the 2015…

  • Renewable energy bill moves forward

    The House Committee on Natural Resources advanced a bill today that would balance renewable energy development with fish and wildlife resources. Introduced by Paul Gosar, the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act passed through the committee with unanimous support. "The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act offers an innovative approach to advance renewable development while…