For immediate release Contact: Ty Churchwell (970) 903-3010 / ty.churchwell@tu.org Upper Animas River named top priority for cleanup Bonita Peak Mining District makes list of highest priority Superfund sites December 8, 2017 (Durango, Colo.) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it would include the site of 2015 Gold King mine spill, plus 47…
Voices from the River: Making a difference without getting our hands wet
By Wes Johnson Sometimes the most effective volunteer Trout Unlimited projects might seem like they have nothing to do with fishing. Such was the case with a recent work project by the Weber Basin Anglers Trout Unlimited Chapter out of Ogden, Utah. Higher than normal precipitation throughout northern Utah during the 2016-2017 winter gave rise…
Monuments: What happened this week?
This week, the Trump administration announced it would be cutting two monuments in Utah, one by 85 percent and one by more than 50 percent, jeopardizing the more than century old Antiquities Act, a conservation tool that has been used to protect public lands revered by hunters and anglers, such as Arkansas River in Colorado…
Fly tying: Ribbing a fly
Fly ribbing is not only a great way to “segment” a nymph body, but, as Tim Flagler points out below, it’s a great way to protect delicate materials, like peacock herl. Video of How to Rib a Fly and Why I tie a few nymphs with wire ribbing, and even add wire to simple streamers,…
More changes for monuments?
Interior Secretary Zinke recommends additional changes for national monuments Report outlines actions that would have far-reaching consequences for hunters and anglers WASHINGTON D.C. — In a final report released to the public today, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke recommended to President Trump that additional national monuments – those public lands managed to protect objects…
Voices from the River: Opener
The Steelhead Whisperer cradles the object of his affection on his home water during the recent steelhead season opener. By Sam Davidson It was with some trepidation that I paid my respects to a stream with a heavy reputation on the recent opening day of steelhead season. I should have had no worries, as I…
National monuments in the crosshairs
Native redband trout from upper Jenny Creek, Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, Oregon. This monument, and others with quality sporting opportunities, are targeted for downsizing or reduction in resource protections by the Trump administration. Photo: Kaden Swart Theodore Roosevelt might be resting a little uneasily in his grave. Roosevelt, America’s greatest sportsman-conservationist, used his presidency to promote…