A pair of Great Lakes spey anglers share their love for Idaho’s Clearwater River, its big steelhead, and their support for breaching the Lower Snake River Dams.
The last barrier to fish passage in Oregon’s Elk River Basin
The Forest Service has an opportunity to remove the last barrier to fish passage in Oregon’s Elk River, but we need your help to ensure the project receives priority funding.
Klamath Reservoir Drawdowns: Short-term Costs for much larger long-term gains
The Klamath dam removal process is well underway and has received a lot of attention – both positive and negative. In some cases, outright misinformation has been spread by opponents of dam removal.
The Value of Monitoring Fish Populations in the John Day Basin
TU’s Oregon Policy Advisor spends a day with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on the John Day River
Legislative Summary: Oregon’s 2024 Legislative Session
The Oregon Legislature wrapped up its 2024 legislative session in March. Trout Unlimited (TU) and Wild Steelheaders United are pleased to report that the Legislature passed some important policy and budget measures for fish and rivers this year. Fortunately, some counter-productive proposals didn’t advance.
Klamath Fish Reintroduction effort receives additional capacity
The 2024 Oregon legislative session ended last week, and Trout Unlimited (TU) is pleased to share that the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) Klamath Fish Reintroduction effort received important funding to fully monitor the first returns of anadromous fish to the Upper Basin this fall.
Legislative Update: Oregon’s 2024 Legislative Session
On February 5th, the Oregon legislature commenced a “short session” that will continue into March. Wild Steelheaders United is engaging on a number of bills that would affect wild steelhead. Here’s our take on the state of play:
Law Enforcement Plays an Essential Role in Conserving Wild Fish
TU’s Oregon Policy Advisor spends a day with Oregon State Police
Oregon DEQ withdraws proposal to weaken Crooked River and Trout Creek water quality standards
Oregon DEQ withdraws its proposal to roll back water quality standards in the Crooked River and Trout Creek
Time to Stop the Bullying of Salmon
Chris Wood, TU President and CEO, explains what’s at stake on the Snake River.