Our suite of analytical, decision support, and communication tools provide a conduit for relaying our scientists’ work to our membership, partners, and the public. These tools include story maps, more focused web mapping applications, and decision support tools. TU scientists developed the Steelhead Atlas and Eastern Brook Trout Conservation Atlas to gather the best map…
Opportunity for improvement lost; higher risk of extinction gained. On August 12, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) -referred to here as “the Agencies” – jointly announced three final rules which modify regulations that implement portions of the Endangered Species Act…
Final rule announced; what it says and what comes next. Final Rule Announced. On January 23rd, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced a final “Waters of the U.S. Rule.” This rule replaces a 2015 Rule, which clarified the extent of jurisdictions for clean water act protections. This new…
I recently had a video call with a Trout Unlimited volunteer in New York. I couldn’t help being distracted. Over his shoulder I could see a stream in the background. “What river is that?” I asked. “The West Branch of the Delaware,” he replied. “I actually was watching fish rise before this call started.” Oh,…
A focus on driving “One TU” forward, with emphasis on engagement and a new membership model are among the major points in the early drafts of the new Trout Unlimited Strategic Plan. The organization has engaged the firm Bernuth & Williamson to lead the staff and volunteers through the process and has developed a working…
A fishery management plan being developed for southwest Oregon coastal rivers has generated debate over whether to temporarily reduce or prohibit harvest of wild steelhead. TU’s Kyle Smith has a suggestion.
By Abelino Fernandez Leger In fall of 2020, I worked with Trout Unlimited and Defenders of Wildlife and River Source — a small company specializing in watershed restoration, education and research in New Mexico — on a beaver habitat assessment survey in northern New Mexico. The project goal was to find rivers where beavers could be relocatedand where beavers could do the work…
April 28, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Seth Coffman, Trout Unlimited Shenandoah Headwaters Program, seth.coffman@tu.org Mark Taylor, Trout Unlimited eastern communications director, mark.taylor@tu.org ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia’s water resources will get a boost from nearly $3 million that will help Trout Unlimited launch a partnership project to address aquatic habitat, and water quality concerns in…
Many visitors travel to Alaska to witness the classic scene of bears feeding on salmon. Those who travel to southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest often visit Margaret Creek, a remote salmon stream 22 miles north of Ketchikan. Although, this area is not the pristine wilderness most expect to experience. Margaret Creek is home to sockeye,…
The world’s greatest sockeye salmon fishery now protected by the Clean Water Act
Near the dramatic jagged peaks of the Teton mountains sits Jackson Lake Dam.
Another award highlights TU’s good work on coho populations and steelhead benefit too.
PG&E’s decommissioning plan for the Potter Valley Project on California’s Eel River would remove all in-river facilities and make it the longest free-flowing river in the state
Multi-million-dollar effort to restore headwater streams in Gila National Forest takes flight ahead of 100th Anniversary of Gila Wilderness
Meadow and watershed restoration in the Golden Trout Wilderness
Reconnecting prime spawning and rearing habitat for Central Coast steelhead
4/29/2004 TU Statement on Federal Salmon Hatchery Policy TU Statement on Federal Salmon Hatchery Policy Contact: Chris Wood Vice President for Conservation Programs Trout Unlimited 703.284.9403 4/29/2004 — Washington — North Americas largest trout and salmon organization, Trout Unlimited (TU), today criticized a proposal by the federal government to count hatchery fish in determining whether…
Volunteers planted 600 native trees and shrubs along Schoharie Creek near Jewett, NY. (Photo Laura Weyeneth, Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District) By Tracy Brown Trout Unlimited had a busy spring on the banks of streams in eight watersheds in New York, planting thousands of trees and shrubs to provide shade and other benefits.…
11/18/2005 November 18, 2005 Contact: Joe Webb, TU West Virginia Council, joewebb@charter.net West Virginia TU Receives National Award for Best Newsletter Trout Unlimited, the nations leading coldwater conservation organization, has awarded its West Virginia Council with the Bollinger Award for Best Newsletter for 2005. Joe Webb of Williamstown, editor of the WVCTU newsletter The Tale…
12/8/2005 December 8, 2005 Contact: Kevin Reilly, 505-466-3786 or Kathleen Campbell, 571-274-0597 Trout Unlimited Praises Reps. Wilson (R-NM) and Gilchrest (R-MD) WASHINGTON, D.C.Trout Unlimited thanked Reps. Heather Wilson (R-NM) and Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD) for their leadership in opposing provisions of the recently passed House Reconciliation Bill that would allow for the sale of public lands…
