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The Way Forward for the Eel River

Published in Dam Removal

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

TU Statement on Federal Salmon Hatchery Policy

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…

Busy spring for riparian planting projects in NY

Published in Uncategorized

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.…

West Virginia TU Receives National Award for Best Newsletter

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…

Trout Unlimited Praises Reps. Wilson (R-NM) and Gilchrest (R-MD)

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…

Trout Unlimited Applauds Withdrawal of Harmful Mining ProvisionsPublic Lands Safe From Firesale

12/14/2005 December 14, 2005 Contact: Chris Hunt, (208) 406-9106, chunt@tu.org or Kathleen Campbell, (571) 274-0597, kcampbell@tu.org Trout Unlimited Applauds Withdrawal of Harmful Mining Provisions Public Lands Safe From Firesale WASHINGTON, DCRep. Gibbons (R-NV) yesterday pulled provisions from the Reconciliation Bill that would have sold public lands to mining companies and other development interests for $1,000…

TU Expresses Concern Over ISA

3/16/2001 TU Expresses Concern Over ISA TU Expresses Concern Over ISA Infectious Salmon Anemia Detected at Cobscook Bay Contact: 3/16/2001 — — PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 16, 2001 Leon Szeptycki, TU Eastern Conservation Director, (703) 284-9411 Jeff Reardon, TU New England Conservation Director, (Brunswick, ME) (207) 373-0700, jreardon@tu.org Brunswick, Maine . . .…

Landmark "Conservation Partnership" Links Hodgman And Trout Unlimited

9/15/1999 Landmark “Conservation Partnership” Links Hodgman And Trout Unlimited Landmark “Conservation Partnership” Links Hodgman And Trout Unlimited Leading Manufacturer Pledges $240,000 Over Three Years Contact: 9/15/1999 — — Trout Unlimited, the nation’s largest trout and salmon conservation organization today welcomed Hodgman, Inc., the leading manufacturer of waders and high-quality angling apparel as a “Conservation Partner.”…

Colorado businesses join fight for MT Smith

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By Colin Cooney As Trout Unlimited continues the campaign opposing the proposed copper mine that threatens Montana’s famed Smith River, companies from around the country are stepping up to help. Recently, RepYourWater, a Colorado based business dedicated to providing uniquely designed, top quality gear for anglers and hunters, and Upslope Brewing, a brewery out of…

Public Lands bill passes Senate for second time

03/19/2009 Public Lands bill passes Senate for second time March 19, 2009 Contact: Tom Reed, (307) 349-8266 Steve Moyer, (703) 284-9406 Chris Hunt, (208) 552-0891, ext. 714 NEWS ALERT: Public Lands bill passes Senate for second time WASHINGTON, D.C.By a margin of 77-20, The U.S. Senate voted for a second time today to approve the…

Volunteer Receives Trout Unlimiteds Highest Award

August 31, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Erin Mooney 703-284-9408 Volunteer Receives Trout Unlimiteds Highest Award Marcia Woolman Recognized for Lifetime Conservation Efforts Arlington, Va. Trout Unlimited (TU) has awarded its top volunteer honor to Marcia Woolman, of The Plains, Virginia. The award was presented on August 22 at TUs 50th anniversary celebration in Traverse…

Wyoming Range Decision Hailed By Sportsmen

Contact: Tom Reed, (406) 599-1022Brad Powell, (928) 300-5451 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wyoming Range Decision Hailed by Sportsmen Bridger-Teton draft EIS selects preferred alternative of no leasing JACKSON, Wyo. Sportsmen in Wyoming applauded today’s announcement by the Bridger-Teton National Forest that it is releasing a draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) on the leasing of 44,720 acres…

Statement by Trout Unlimited on the Obama Administrations Announcement of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Development Strategy

For Immediate Release: Contact: Erin Mooney, National Press Secretary (703) 284-9408, emooney@tu.org Statement by Trout Unlimited on the Obama Administration’s Announcement of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Development Strategy President Obama and Interior Department Secretary Ken Salazar announced a strategy today for balancing the development and protection of the country’s Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The plan…

New Trout Unlimited Program to Serve U.S. Veterans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Erin Mooney, TU National Press Secretary (703) 284-9408 New Trout Unlimited Program to Serve U.S. Veterans Project will engage veterans in conservation and fly fishing. Arlington, Va. – Trout Unlimited (TU) announces its new Veterans Service Program that will serve U.S. veterans throughout the country, through conservation projects and fly fishing…

Western Native Trout Initiative announces small project grant program to benefit native trout

Contact: Robin Knox , Coordinator, Western Native Trout Initiative wnti.rknox@wispertel.net Ph. 303-236-4402 Western Native Trout Initiative announces small project grant program to benefit native trout LAKEWOOD, COLO. — The Western Native Trout Initiative, a National Fish Habitat Partnership, has announced a new small project grant program that will award up to $3,000 for conservation projects…

Sportsmen applaud reinstatement of roadless rule

Contact: Chris Hunt – (208) 406-9106 Shauna Sherard – (307) 757-7861 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sportsmen applaud reinstatement of roadless rule 10th Circuit Court overturns lower courts, maintaining 2001 rule Denver Trout Unlimited welcomed the decision handed down from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals today reinstating the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The ruling protects…