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Trout in the Suburbs

Published in Conservation
Group of people wearing waders stands in a stream

Michigan habitat work transforms stream in southeast corner of the state into a trout haven for a big population center.

National Academy of Sciences Endorses Trout Unlimited's Primary Recommendations for Atlantic Salmon Recovery

1/22/2004 National Academy of Sciences Endorses Trout Unlimited’s Primary Recommendations for Atlantic Salmon Recovery National Academy of Sciences Endorses Trout Unlimited’s Primary Recommendations for Atlantic Salmon Recovery Contact: Jeff Reardon New England Conservation Director Trout Unlimited 207.623.1470 1/22/2004 — Washington — The National Academy of Sciences National Research Council (NRC) this week identified urgent actions…

Kennebec Valley Chapter Reaches Another Milestone

1/26/2004 Kennebec Valley Chapter Reaches Another Milestone Kennebec Valley Chapter Reaches Another Milestone Contact: Jeff Reardon New England Conservation Director Trout Unlimited 207.623.1470 1/26/2004 — Augusta, Maine — Trout Unlimited and other Maine river advocates welcomed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) order approving FPL Energys (FPLE) proposal to breach the Fort Halifax dam to…

Statement of Trout Unlimited on the New Army Corps/EPA Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance.

6/5/2007 Statement of Trout Unlimited on the New Army Corps/EPA Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. June 5, 2007 CONTACT: Melinda Kassen, 303-440-2937 Steve Moyer, 703-284-9406 For Immedeate Release: Statement of Trout Unlimited on the New Army Corps/EPA Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Guidance. Arlington, VA , Trout Unlimiteds initial review indicates that thousands of miles of…

Trout Unlimited applauds new Sand to Snow National Monument

TU Logo_2015.jpg February 12, 2016 Contact: Kate Miller, Director of Government Affairs, (703) 284-9426Jessica Strickland, California Field Coordinator, (830) 515-9917 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trout Unlimited applauds new Sand to Snow National Monument Designation of three new national monuments in southern California will permanently protect water supply, habitat, and sporting opportunities EMERYVILLE, Calif.Trout Unlimited (TU), the…

Jarbidge 'Road Work' Spells Disaster For Bull Trout

10/4/1999 Jarbidge ‘Road Work’ Spells Disaster For Bull Trout Jarbidge ‘Road Work’ Spells Disaster For Bull Trout Trout Unlimited Calls on Rep. Carpenter for Cooler Heads Contact: 10/4/1999 — — Trout Unlimited (TU) today urged Nevada State Assemblyman John C. Carpenter (R-Elko) to reconsider his plans to lead a ‘work group’ to conduct illegal construction…

Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Trout Unlimited Slams Decision of Bush Administration to Abandon Water Flows Through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Contact: Melinda Kassen Director, Colorado Water Project TU (303) 440-2937 x.11 9/30/2002 — Arlington, VA…

Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee

5/16/2000 Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee Hydropower Dam Fight Delayed: Sparks Expected in Full Committee Subcommittee Hydro Amendments Reveal Flaws in Dam Licensing Legislation Contact: 5/16/2000 — — Contact: Steve Malloch, Trout Unlimited Counsel: (703) 284-9415 Washington, DC…Members of the House Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power received more than they…

TU hails OWRD grants for projects in Crooked and Sprague Rivers

Crooked River, Oregon. Photo: Brian O’Keefe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Chrysten Lambert, clambert@tu.org, (541) 973-4431 December 18, 2017 Trout Unlimited: OWRD grants for Crooked, Sprague River projects vital and multi-benefit $4.2 million awarded to high priority fish passage, streamflow restoration projects in key salmon, steelhead and native trout waters KLAMATH FALLS, OreTrout Unlimited hailed recent…

Voices from the River: Turning tragedy into tools for trout

Published in Voices from the river

Bob Russell, owner of the Butte Creek Mill and savior of salmon and steelhead. By Chrysten Lambert On Christmas Day, 2015 tragedy struck the historic Butte Creek Mill when it burned to the ground. The flour mill, which is located on the banks of Little Butte Creek, was the only remaining hydro-powered mill still in…

Pursuing ‘the people’s fish’ in Alaska

Published in Fishing, Featured

“When we think about people, and the ‘habitat’ people utilize, we don’t just look at the superhighways where they can easily be seen traveling,” he said. “People don’t live on the freeways, people don’t ‘spawn’ on the freeways or on their commute.”

Trout Unlimited: On the Rise Debuts on Sportsman Channel

For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Mooney, TU National Press Secretary (703) 284-9408Michelle Scheuermann, Director of Communications, Sportsman Channel (262) 432-9100 ext. 111 Trout Unlimited: On the Rise Debuts on Sportsman Channel New season of popular fly-fishing show begins airing March 30. Arlington, Va.—Great trout fishing almost always has a great conservation story behind it, and…

TU supports NWF report on climate change

fishreport.jpg Sept. 4, 2013 Contact: Zach Cochrum (703) 284-9426 Jack Williams (541) 261-3960 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TU praises National Wildlife Federation report documenting impacts and threats of climate change on Americas freshwater fisheries resources TU Science Team Contributed to Report WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited today praised a report released by the National Wildlife Federation that details…

Great Lakes to benefit from two pieces of major legislation

Published in Conservation

As we approach the end of 2020, the Great Lakes region is two presidential signatures away from securing major legislative wins.  Congress recently approved funding measures for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.  “Trout Unlimited would like to thank the…

Clearwater closed to steelhead anglers

For immediate release  Sept. 20, 2019  Contact:  Eric Crawford  Trout Unlimited  (208) 596-5866, ecrawford@tu.org  Shauna Stephenson  Trout Unlimited  (307) 757-7861, sstephenson@tu.org  Clearwater closed to steelhead anglers: Time to address dwindling salmon and steelhead populations  With dismal fish returns, Idaho places stringent restrictions on steelhead seasons  (Sept. 20, 2019) BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Fish and Game Commission announced today that they would be…

Former opponents now partners working to restore the upper Colorado River

Published in From the President

Born in Colorado, the mighty Colorado River serves over 40 million people and irrigates nearly 5 million acres of farmland before it enters Mexico. It is the hardest-working river in the West. The river also provides some of the finest trout fishing in the country and attracts millions of dollars in associated outdoor-related revenue to local communities.

Trout Unlimited Lauds Columbia-Snake Spill Decision

7/29/2004 Trout Unlimited Lauds Columbia-Snake Spill Decision Trout Unlimited Lauds Columbia-Snake Spill Decision District Court rules in favor of fish over profits in federal dam operations Contact: Alan Moore Western Communications Director Trout Unlimited 503.827.5700 x. 10 7/29/2004 — Portland, Ore. — National salmon and trout conservation group Trout Unlimited today applauded the decision by…

EPA announces Clean Water Rule rollback – MTTU Response

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title=”” /> EPA announces Clean Water Rule rollback Montana Trout Unlimited urges anglers to stand up and protect clean water CONTACT: David Brooks / Executive Director, Montana Trout Unlimiteddavid@montanatu.org / (406) 543-0054 (o); (406) 493-5384 (c) Shauna Stephenson / Trout Unlimitedssherard@tu.org / (307) 757-7861 (June 27, 2017) WASHINGTON D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency announced…