FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2016 Contact: Therese Thompson, tthompson@westernnativetrout.org, 303-236-4402 Stephanie Scott, SScott@tu.org, 720-354-2647 Christine Burns, ChristineBurns@elpasoco.com, 719-520-6996 Allyn Kratz, allyn.kratz@cmctu.org, 719-641-4925 Small grants have big impact for native trout projects Colorado greenback trout conservation efforts receive funding from Western Native Trout Initiative DENVERColoradoTrout Unlimited (CTU), Cheyenne Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CMCTU), and…
TU praises BLM for protecting Thompson Divide
July 29, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Tyler Baskfield, tbaskfield@tu.org, 720 530-9896 TU praises BLM for protecting Thompson Divide Cancellation of oil and gas leases a victory for sportsmen and CO wildlife (Carbondale, CO)Trout Unlimited today praised a Bureau of Land Management decision to cancel 25 oil and gas leases in the Thompson Divide, a…
TU, CPW, Buckhorn Valley Metro announce plan to protect Abrams Creek trout
July 14, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Mely Whiting, mwhiting@tu.org, (720) 470-4758 Kendall Bakich, kendall.bakich@state.co.us, (970) 355-4771 Preserving rare cutthroat population a high priority for state conservation efforts (Eagle)Trout Unlimited, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Buckhorn Valley Metropolitan District No. 1 (District) today announced plans for an ambitious restoration project on Abrams Creek to…
TU praises proposed BLM protections for Roan Plateau
RoanPlateau.jpg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2016 Contact: David Nickum, executive director, Colorado Trout Unlimited, (720) 581-8589, dnickum@tu.org Garrett Hanks, TU Southwest Colorado field coordinator, (970) 430-5540, ghanks@tu.org Trout Unlimited praises proposed BLM protections for Roan Plateau Calls it big step forward in protecting pristine trout habitat RIFLE, Colo. Trout Unlimited today praised the Bureau…
TU's Terry honored for work preserving native trout
For Immediate Release May 19, 2016 Contact: Kevin Terry, kterry@tu.org, Randy Scholfield, TU communications, rscholfield@tu.org, 720-375-3961 Terry honored for work protecting native trout in Colorado Trout Unlimited biologist receives award for passion, partnerships in preserving Rio Grande cutthroat trout (Alamosa, CO)–For Kevin Terry, preserving native trout is a passionand his colleagues in the conservation community…
Scientists detail agenda to save Southwest native trout
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2016 Contact: Randy Scholfield, rscholfield@tu.org, 720-375-3961 Jack Williams, jwilliams@tu.org, 541-261-3960 Mike Anderson, manderson@azgfd.gov, 623-236-7653 Scientists detail agenda to preserve Southwest native trout Trout Unlimited says collaboration key to saving Americas most imperiled trout (Phoenix)Scientists, anglers and trout enthusiasts from conservation groups such as Trout Unlimited and federal and state wildlife…
Sportsmen call for permanent protection for Thompson Divide in Rep. Tipton draft legislation
April 13, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Tim Brass tim@backcountryhuntersandanglers.org, (651) 206-4669 Shane Cross, scross@tu.org, (307) 359-3080 Tyler Baskfield, tbaskfield@tu.org, (720) 530-9896 Sportsmen for Thompson Divide Issues Statement on Congressman Tiptons Thompson Divide Draft Legislation Calls for permanent protection for the valuable fish and wildlife area (Glenwood Springs)–The Thompson Divide has long been recognized by…