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TU statement on new surface waters classification for North Fork Smith River

For Immediate Release December 11, 2017 Contact: Dean Finnerty, (541) 214-0642, dfinnerty@tu.org Wild Steelheaders United, Trout Unlimited applaud new classification of surface waters for North Fork Smith River New rules enhance water quality protections for the headwaters of one of the best wild steelhead and salmon fisheries on the West Coast COTTAGE GROVE, OreOn Thursday,…

2024 Western Regional Rendezvous DIY Fishing Guide

Fly-Fishing the Henry’s Fork While there are many spectacular trout fisheries within a short drive from Idaho Falls, it’s hard to argue that the Henry’s Fork isn’t the main attraction. Considered by some to be the best trout stream in the United States, the Henry’s Fork draws anglers from around the world year after year.…

TU’s Teen Summit – engaging young “conserve-angler-ists”

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The 5th Annual TU Teen Summit was held ner Missoula, Montana in 2016. By Franklin Tate Indulge me as I borrow a page right out of David Letterman’s Late Night playbook and come up with 5-plus-5 of the Headwaters Program’s shiniest stars. Nearly every working stiff has been asked the question, “What’s your favorite part…

Energy leases along Beaverhead disregard value of priceless trout fishery

3/12/2007 Energy leases along Beaverhead disregard value of priceless trout fishery March 12, 2007 Contact: Michael Gibson 406-543-0054 michael@montanatu.org Corey Fisher 406-721-1002 cfisher@tu.org For immediate release: Energy leases along Beaverhead disregard value of priceless trout fishery DILLON, Mont.The Bureau of Land Managements proposal to lease 27,000 acres along southwest Montanas Beaverhead River for eventual oil…

TU Applauds Final Forest Service Roadless Policy…

1/5/2001 TU Applauds Final Forest Service Roadless Policy… TU Applauds Final Forest Service Roadless Policy… …and Calls on Bush Administration to Support It Contact: 1/5/2001 — — Contact: Steve Moyer, Vice President for Conservation Programs, Trout Unlimited: (703) 284-9406 January 5, 2001. Arlington, VA. . .Trout Unlimited applauded the Forest Service for finalizing new policies…

Critical Minerals Report: Responsible Mining Done Right

Best Practices for Responsible Mining We recognize that critical minerals mining will be necessary, but it should be done in a manner that avoids or minimizes harm to fish and wildlife and the habitat they depend on. This requires smart planning, stakeholder collaboration and careful execution. History provides a powerful lesson on what happens when…

Reflecting on the Yankee Fork project

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The Yankee Fork historically supported robust populations of salmon, steelhead and trout, but mining – and the intensive timber harvest that accompanied it – reduced what once was a complex, meandering river into a virtual flume.

Canoe Ridge/Ste Chapelle/Sawtooth Winery

Canoe Ridge Vineyard As legend has it, explorers Lewis and Clark noticed a ridge resembling an overturned canoe on their historic 1805 Columbia River journey. Today, that landmark is known as Canoe Ridge Vineyard, the namesake location of one of Washington State’s most recognized wine producers. Established in the Horse Heaven Hills in 1989, followed…

Report: Montana's Private Water Leasing Program Has Benefited Fisheries and Agriculture Alike

12/14/2004 Report: Montana’s Private Water Leasing Program Has Benefited Fisheries and Agriculture Alike Report: Montana’s Private Water Leasing Program Has Benefited Fisheries and Agriculture Alike Trout Unlimited says unique program should be made permanent Contact: Laura Ziemer Western Water Project Trout Unlimited 406-522-7291 12/14/2004 — Bozeman, Mont. — Montanas private instream water leasing program has…

2024 TU Sweepstakes winners announced

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Our grand prize winner, Joe V. of Oklahoma, won a 4-days/5-nights trip for winner and a guest at the Linehan Outfitting Company’s Yaak Valley Log Cabins. Led by experienced guides, they’ll fish the pristine Kootenai River, the legendary Clark Fork River, and the mighty Missouri, and relax at the end of each day in beautiful,…

Congress Approves Funds for Restoration of American Fork Canyon Watershed

11/4/2005 November 4, 2005 Contact: Ted Fitzgerald, American Fork Home Rivers Initiative Coordinator, 801-465-9949, tfitzgerald@tu.org or Kira Finkler, TU Government Affairs Director, 703-284-9408, kfinkler@tu.org Congress Approves Funds for Restoration of American Fork Canyon Watershed Washington The United States Congress has approved $100,000 for the restoration of the American Fork Canyon Watershed. These funds were approved…

Trout Unlimited Hires Project Director For South Fork Snake River Home Rivers Initiative

10/2/2001 Trout Unlimited Hires Project Director For South Fork Snake River Home Rivers Initiative Trout Unlimited Hires Project Director For South Fork Snake River Home Rivers Initiative Contact: Scott Yates , Western Native Trout Program Director , TU 406-522-7291 Western Native Trout Program Director TU 406-522-7291 10/2/2001 — Idaho Falls, Idaho — Trout Unlimited announced…

Recovering Idaho’s native cutts and wild salmon and steelhead

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Craig Harker and Matt Woodard on the Henrys Fork By Chris Wood Craig Harker and Matt Woodard, two native sons of eastern Idaho, sat in the front. The road hummed as we sped toward Ashton to get me a fishing license before we hit the Henry’s Fork. “I remember it like yesterday,” Craig said. “After…