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Leave it to ReBeaver: A New Future for River Restoration in the West
Throughout the Rockies, TU employs hundreds of project managers, contractors, staff, and other essential individuals who all contribute to rural restoration and prosperity. Earlier this year, this work and investment took another leap forward through a new partnership with BlueCommons through their ReBeaver Restoration Fund, which supports communities seeking to implement watershed-scale riverscape restoration projects…
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The Kids are Alright
The Kids are Alright highlights the true power of community, conservation and fishing as the film showcases the 2024 5 Rivers Ambassador Summit. This is annual event hosted by Trout Unlimited, Costa Sunglasses, Indifly and the Wind River Fish and Game Department. During the Summit, college anglers in the 5 Rivers program travel from around…
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Faces of Restoration: RIVHAB Engineering Design
When many of us think about the contractors and on-the-ground partners that make Trout Unlimited’s habitat restoration and reconnection projects possible, the first thought that often comes to mind are images of heavy equipment operators. After all, cranes, backhoes and excavators are required to get the work done during big projects like culvert removals and…
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TROUT Tip – basic tools
Tom Rosenbauer from Orvis teaches us what tools are essential to have for a great day of fly fishing. Give it a watch and learn what tools you need and how to use them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GubA-2wsU4Y&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=89
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Photo of the Week – Earth Day
Photo of the Week - Earth Day How proud will this little fella be in 20 years when he goes back to see the progress this tree he planted has made? This upcoming Earth Day, partner with your local Trout Unlimited chapter to help plant trees, clean up trash along your local river or join…
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One of the biggest mistakes we could make as a nation
Public lands are the anvil upon which the character of our nation was hammered out as we made our way west.
Last week, it was reported that members of Congress are considering the sale of public lands to help pay for a budget reconciliation. In response, thousands of Trout Unlimited members and supporters spoke up to defend America’s outdoor heritage. But the threat is not over. Chris Wood, TU’s president, writes about the urgency and calls…
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TROUT Tip – reach cast
We’ve talked about mending and how that can improve your presentation. That happens once your line is already on the water. This week’s video talks about the reach cast, which is essentially a mend in the air. Check it out and give it a try next time you’re out fishing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7YSh-_uKiU&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=78