At Trout Unlimited, we aim to raise awareness with local leaders about issues surrounding the well-being of trout, salmon, and waterways in our communities. Our chapters work alongside local tribal and government leaders to take action in restoring our creeks and rivers, partnering with private land owners and volunteers to make our goal of conservation a reality. We also rely on our members to use their voices in reaching the Federal Government when advocating for the preservation and restoration of coldwater fish habitat, helping us ensure that these unique animals and the beautiful places they call home will be here for generations to come to appreciate and protect.
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This page will list
– opportunities to participate in political process(signing petitions and attending political events)
– Legislation/Politically-related articles of interest
– Success Stories/Legal Protections for fish
This page showcases our most pressing current petitions that we would like to encourage advocates for coldwater fish conservation to voice their support for! With your help, we can protect fish in Washington State and beyond.
Petitions in Washington State
Keep Mines out of Green River Valley
Petitions for Other States and National Causes
Codify BLM’s Oil & Gas Recommendations
Thank the EPA for Clean Water Act Safeguards for Bristol Bay
While dams have undeniably played a major role in the history of the United States and around the world, these structures have had many unintended consequences on the fish and other aquatic creatures that rely on them. In changing the flow of water, the anatomy of a river can be changed from its headwaters all the way down to its delta. As sediment and woody debris are no longer able to move freely downstream, changes in habitats, nutrients, and ecosystems are inevitable.
Read more about current dam removal efforts and past successes in Washington state!
Snake River Dam Removal
TU’s Snake River Dam Archives
Lower Snake River Dam Benefit Replacement Report
Elwha & Glines Canyon Dam Removal – 2012 to 2014
TU – On the Elwha, dams came down, steelhead came back
USGS – Moving Mountains
NOAA – Dam Removals on the Elwha River
Condit Dam Removal
USGS Dam Removal information Portal (DRIP)
Check out this incredible tool from USGS! This data dashboard allows users to view dam studies and removals across the United States.
DRIP Data Dashboard
DRIP Map showing sites where dams have been removed in Washington State
Seattle Times – 02/22/2023
Fund the protection of wildlife and habitat for all Washingtonians
- Take Action
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This page showcases our most pressing current petitions that we would like to encourage advocates for coldwater fish conservation to voice their support for! With your help, we can protect fish in Washington State and beyond.
Petitions in Washington State
Keep Mines out of Green River Valley
Petitions for Other States and National Causes
Codify BLM’s Oil & Gas Recommendations
Thank the EPA for Clean Water Act Safeguards for Bristol Bay
- Dam Removal
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While dams have undeniably played a major role in the history of the United States and around the world, these structures have had many unintended consequences on the fish and other aquatic creatures that rely on them. In changing the flow of water, the anatomy of a river can be changed from its headwaters all the way down to its delta. As sediment and woody debris are no longer able to move freely downstream, changes in habitats, nutrients, and ecosystems are inevitable.
Read more about current dam removal efforts and past successes in Washington state!
Snake River Dam Removal
TU’s Snake River Dam Archives
Lower Snake River Dam Benefit Replacement ReportElwha & Glines Canyon Dam Removal – 2012 to 2014
TU – On the Elwha, dams came down, steelhead came back
USGS – Moving Mountains
NOAA – Dam Removals on the Elwha River
Condit Dam Removal
USGS Dam Removal information Portal (DRIP)
Check out this incredible tool from USGS! This data dashboard allows users to view dam studies and removals across the United States.
DRIP Data DashboardDRIP Map showing sites where dams have been removed in Washington State
- Invasive Species
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- Protective Policies
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- Press & Past News Articles
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Seattle Times – 02/22/2023
Fund the protection of wildlife and habitat for all Washingtonians