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White House Releases Final Snake River Plan

12/21/2000 White House Releases Final Snake River Plan White House Releases Final Snake River Plan Environmental leaders encouraged that plan has been improved, but still have concerns Contact: 12/21/2000 — — A joint press release from: American Rivers Friends of the Earth National Wildlife Federation Sierra Club: Bill Arthur Taxpayers for Common Sense Trout Unlimited…

Trout Unlimited, public land users support new bill to end non-competitive oil and gas leasing

Legislation would promote responsible development and healthy fisheries on public land FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Corey Fisher, Public Lands Policy Director, Trout Unlimited, corey.fisher@tu.org, 406-546-2979 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Trout Unlimited today voiced support for legislation that would help modernize the federal oil and gas leasing system and facilitate responsible energy development on public land. The Competitive Onshore…

We Are TU: Corinne Doctor

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Corinne Doctor serves on the board of her local Boulder Flycasters Chapter in Colorado, and is also the women and diversity initiative coordinator for the statewide Colorado Council. In 2011, she and her husband Garrison founded Rep Your Water, a hat and apparel company that donates 3 percent of every purchase to conservation. In 10…

Hollenbeck and Turner Receive USFS Award in Washington D.C.

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The Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited is proud to announce that Terry Turner and Dick Hollenbeck are the newest recipients of the Forest Service’s Rise to the Future Award. Both Turner and Hollenbeck hail from the Clackamas Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU), where they have each served in various leadership capacities. Dick Hollenbeck also served…

North Sound

North Sound Trout Unlimited is working to protect and conserve our wild and native cold water fish and fisheries through habitat restoration, data collection and monitoring, advocating for science-based management, and public outreach in an inclusive, fun, and spirited environment. North Sound Chapter #938 was formed in the basement of a Bellingham brewery in the…

TU press release on PFMC decision on California salmon fishing season, 2017

TROUT UNLIMITED CALLS FOR RENEWED FOCUS ON STREAMFLOWS AND HABITAT RESTORATION AS CALIFORNIA SALMON COLLAPSE LEADS TO FISHING CLOSURES Dramatically reduced commercial and recreational salmon fishing in California for 2017 season linked to recent drought, water management miscues CONTACT:Brian Johnson, California/Oregon Directorbjohnson@tu.org / 510-528-4772 (April 11, 2017) EMERYVILLE, Calif.Trout Unlimited today decried the collapse of…

Sportsmen seek balanced approach to drilling the Roan in wake of judge's decision

Contact:David Nickum, (303) 440-2937 x101 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sportsmen seek balanced approach to drilling the Roan in wake of judge’s decision DENVER In the wake of District Judge Marcia Krieger’s ruling last week that the Bureau of Land Management didn’t adequately analyze impacts to the Roan Plateau’s environmental assets before leasing the plateau for natural…

What to do if we can’t fish?

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Native Colorado River cutthroat trout. Kara Armano photo. Luckily, I’ve still been able to fish. Thanks to living over 8,000 feet and having plenty of high mountain streams and lakes, I have lots of options. At least so far. I recently went to beat the heat that was nearing triple digits to a new-to-me high…

Trout Unlimited Thanks Departing Deputy Interior Secretary Tommy Beaudreau 

Contacts:  Arlington, VA – The U.S. Department of Interior announced today that Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau is stepping down at the end of the month after a combined 10 years at the agency, including the last two as deputy secretary, where he oversaw initiatives including protecting over 13 million acres of public land in Alaska,…

LWCF one step closer

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Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced legislation that would permanently authorize and fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), as well as dedicate funding for improving access for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. The bi-partisan efforts marks an important step forward for reauthorizing the program, which expired on September 30.…

Budge’s Wilderness Lodge

Budge’s Wilderness Lodge sits in a remote corner of northwest Colorado, near the headwaters of the White River. With a history going back nearly 100 years, Budge’s has served as a comfortable wilderness outpost for fly fishing, horseback riding and elk hunting for generations of guests. The original 1920s log cabins provide cozy accommodations, while…

Ladders Boost Fish Recovery in Idaho’s Big Lost River

11/17/2008 Ladders Boost Fish Recovery in Idahos Big Lost River Nov. 17, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kim Goodman Trotter, director, Idaho Water Project, (208) 552-0891 or ktrotter@tu.orgOr Bart Gamett, (208) 588-2224, or bgamett@fs.fed.us Ladders Boost Fish Recovery in Idahos Big Lost RiverIdaho Water Project clears habitat hurdle: Whitefish cant jump Idaho Falls, Idaho A…

TU testifies before Congress on Good Sam mining legislation

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Contaminated abandoned mine drainage polluting the Animas River near SIlverton, Colorado. Trout Unlimited photo. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trout Unlimited President and CEO Chris Wood testified before Thursday the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on the need for legislation and funding to facilitate the cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines. Click here for…