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NYC chapter’s tree planting program gets boost
The New York City Chapter of Trout Unlimited recently obtained a five-year extension to grow its Amawalk Outlet/Muscoot River riparian stewardship program. The chapter has adopted this unique tailwater fishery as a prime resource and will continue efforts to maintain and improve existing habitat. Each Spring, members of NYC TU invite the local community to…
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What is a good age to start “gearing up” a young angler?
This is one of the questions I get asked most often, and it’s a great one because it revolves around mentoring and introducing young people to fishing and the outdoors. In all of the fishing, traveling, writing and photographing I’ve done over the years, I’ve never found a more noble nor more rewarding pursuit than turning newbies…
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Paying it forward in New Mexico
I want to share a quintessential Trout Unlimited story...
I want to share a quintessential Trout Unlimited story. Last week, I was virtually testifying before a subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee on a mundanely named, but important, bill called the Legacy Roads and Trails Act. As usual, the government affairs team had me well prepared to advocate for a bill that would…
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Finding community on Independence Day
On this Independence Day, we honor those who have made a commitment to their communities, and the nation, the centerpiece of their lives
“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” – Bob Dylan I firmly believe that the obligations of community do not contradict independence. What I have seen, in fact, is that when strong, independent men and women dedicate themselves to service, communities emerge. On this Independence…
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Newsletter highlights TU’s work in New York in 2020
We all know that 2020 was far from a normal year. Despite the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Trout Unlimited’s team in New York soldiered on. The team, which continues to grow, was able to accomplish many key projects in the field as well as to continue advocacy efforts. Below are a few of the…
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TU Service Partnership steelhead trip a big success
So what do you get when a Navy veteran mixes together two Army veterans, two state troopers from different states — including one with his elementary school teacher spouse, and a fire fighter/paramedic? Apparently, you get one heck of a fishing trip. From Nov. 13-15, the Trout Unlimited Service Partnership proudly hosted its first annual…
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Join #CLEANMYWATER in making local streams and rivers cleaner for all
Grab some trash, take a photo, post to Instagram and win some prizes. Sights like this are all too common. Photo courtesy of Becca Powell (@beccakpowell). We've all been there. Wading in our favorite local haunt, soaking in the beauty of our surroundings when suddenly we catch a glimpse of something that ruins the whole…
