Search results for “watershed”

Climate Change Workgroup

The Climate Change Workgroup welcomes Trout Unlimited members and supporters who want to protect trout and salmon and their habitats from the effects of climate change. We are looking for more volunteers to help us achieve our goals. There are two ways to get involved. First, you can join the Climate Change Workgroup for our…

Senior art project focuses on Snake River cutthroat trout

Published in Youth, Community, Conservation, Featured, Science, Women

“It is crucial that as a community and a nation we take care of the land and river that acts as an oasis for this prize fish because if we don’t, we are at risk of losing one of the most beautiful and complex ecosystems. While many rivers have seen a loss in native cutthroat, the Snake watershed has managed to remain as a native cutthroat dominated river, and that is something worth protecting.”

Volunteers play big role in Michigan efforts

Published in Conservation

Volunteers in Michigan helped with native plantings at project sites. By Jeremy Geist  Several initiatives in Michigan are helping Trout Unlimited connect with the public to improve habitat and to guard against threats to native fish and wildlife populations. “Trout and Trees” aims to educate the public about the importance of the connection between streams and…

Pass Good Samaritan legislation in Congress

We have a real shot at finally passing Good Samaritan legislation in this Congress. Your voice and support are needed. Please consider signing onto the below letter with your colleagues, your response is needed by close of business on Wednesday August 11th. The outdoor recreation industry – fishing and hunting in particular – rely on…

Unaka

Working at the local level in Southwestern NC to conserve, protect and restore North America’s Coldwater Fisheries and their Watersheds. The Trout Unlimited Unaka Chapter #201 has a significant history surrounding the “Unaka” designation. The name unaka is rooted in the Cherokee language designate unega, which means white (Mooney, J, 1972). Beliefs reveal, 1 in…

Truchas

The Truchas Chapter, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has more than 500 members. We work to carry out TU’s vision in the waters of northern New Mexico through our conservation projects and youth programs, through our fund-raising efforts, and our communications and advocacy efforts. Through our conservation projects, the Truchas Chapter seeks to secure…

Babbit Atlantic Salmon Listing Suggestion Deja Vu

10/20/1999 Babbit Atlantic Salmon Listing Suggestion Deja Vu Babbit Atlantic Salmon Listing Suggestion Deja Vu Trout Unlimited Calls for Immediate Emergency Listing Contact: 10/20/1999 — — Trout Unlimited (TU) took little comfort from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service announcement this morning that they would suggest listing of Maine’s…

Trout Unlimited Assails Rollback of Roadless Rule

7/13/2004 Trout Unlimited Assails Rollback of Roadless Rule Trout Unlimited Assails Rollback of Roadless Rule Federal action defies the public will and sound science; will compromise nations premier remaining fishing and hunting habitat Contact: Chris Wood Vice President for Conservation Trout Unlimited 703.284.9403 7/13/2004 — Washington — The national conservation organization Trout Unlimited (TU) today…

TU Leads State Groups in Demanding Scrutiny of Perrier Threats to Mecan Springs

1/9/2000 TU Leads State Groups in Demanding Scrutiny of Perrier Threats to Mecan Springs TU Leads State Groups in Demanding Scrutiny of Perrier Threats to Mecan Springs Contact: 1/9/2000 — — Wisconsin anglers and environmental groups, led by Trout Unlimited, have demanded the DNR apply the toughest level of scrutiny for a proposed Perrier well…

TU President Chris Wood thanks LaHood for Good Sam legislation

Published in Uncategorized

Pennyslvania’s South Branch Bear Run before and after abandoned mine cleanup efforts. Trout Unlimited has long worked where possible to clean up damage from abandoned coal mines, and has been an active proponent of federal legislation to help facilitate such “good Samaritan” efforts. Recently, TU President and CEO Chris Wood testified on Capitol Hill in…