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Resources
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
An aquatic invasive species is as a waterborne, non-native organism that threatens the diversity or abundance of native species, the ecological stability of native waters or threatens a commercial, agricultural, aquacultural or recreational activity. Increasingly, we live in a world of aquatic invasive species.
To learn more about AIS, visit Trout Unlimited's AIS Page.
Clean Angling Pledge
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Our fisheries are threatened by invasive creatures
that damage habitat. Simple steps can be taken to reduce the spread and
introduction of harmful invaders. Please join the Federation of Fly
Fishers and countless dedicated anglers in the fight against invasives
by taking the Clean Angling Pledge today. Learn More: http://www.cleanangling.org
TAKE THE PLEDGE:
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Trout Unlimited
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Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and
restore North America's trout and salmon fisheries and their
watersheds. TU accomplishes this mission on local, state and national
levels with an extensive and dedicated volunteer network. TU's national
office, based just outside of Washington, D.C., and its regional
offices employ professionals who testify before Congress, publish a
quarterly magazine, intervene in federal legal proceedings, and work
with the organization's 125,000 volunteers in 500 chapters nationwide
to keep them active and involved in conservation issues.
Learn More: http://www.tu.org |
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
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"Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!" is a widely recognized
national campaign that aims to inform anglers and recreational water
users alike about the hazards of aquatic nuisance species and the
impact they can create.
Learn More: http://www.protectyourwaters.net |
Additional Resources
Stop the Pebble Mine
Take Me Fishing
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"Take Me Fishing" is a great resource aimed at raising
awareness about fishing and boating activities. They provide a wide
variety of services, from a "Fishopedia" all the to way information on
local fishing access points.
Learn More: http://www.takemefishing.org |
American Bass Anglers
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American Bass Anglers is the largest tournament organization for the weekend angler. American Bass Anglers operates the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Couples Series. Each tour is design specifically for the weekend angler offering low cost and close to home events so the anglers can qualify for larger championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers visit www.americanbassanglers.com: |
Atlantic Salmon Federaton
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The Atlantic Salmon Federation is an international
non-profit organization which promotes the conservation and wise
management of the Wild Atlantic salmon and its environment.
Learn More: http://www.asf.ca/ |
Coastal Conservation Association
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Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) is a non-profit
organization comprised of 15 coastal state chapters spanning the Gulf
of Mexico and Atlantic seaboard. Through broad-based recreational
angler support, a strong legal and legislative presence, more than 25
years of experience and an unwavering vision for the future of U.S. and
global marine resources, CCA will continue to battle for the health and
longevity of our coastal fisheries and for recreational anglers'
interests in them.
Learn More: http://www.joincca.org/ |
CalTrout
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CalTrout is a water company. We keep the water flowing
and keep the resource healthy through our participatory work in the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dam relicensing process,
protecting the public trust, reforming grazing on public lands,
expanding the wild trout program, and recovering decimated steelhead
populations statewide.
Learn More: http://www.caltrout.org/ |
Deschutes Basin Land Trust
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The Deschutes Basin Land Trust mission is to protect
special lands in the Deschutes Basin for present and future generations
by working cooperatively with landowners and communities. The Land
Trust is a private, tax-exempt, charitable corporation devoted to
voluntary means of land conservation.
Learn More: http://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/ |
Henry's Fork Foundation
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The mission of the Henry's Fork Foundation is to
understand, restore and protect the unique fishery, wildlife and
aesthetic qualities of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. The Henry's
Fork Foundation is a nonprofit, member-based organization founded in
1984 to preserve and protect the unique qualities of the Henry's Fork
watershed located in eastern Idaho. The Henry's Fork Foundation is very
active in regional decision-making and policy. HFF is working with
local, state and federal agencies with a commitment to better
management of the watershed. Through relationships built within the
framework of the Henry's Fork Watershed Council, HFF has a full
understanding of individual interest and regulatory management in the
basin, and can address watershed issues with mutual respect for all
constituents.
Learn More: http://www.henrysfork.com/ |
Oregon Trout
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Founded in 1983 by a small group of committed
conservationists, Oregon Trout has long worked to protect and restore
native fish and the habitats upon which they depend. Through its
advocacy, education, and on-the-ground restoration efforts, Oregon
Trout has grown into one of the largest and most effective conservation
organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
Learn More: http://www.ortrout.org/ |
Western Water Project
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Trout Unlimited (TU) started the Western Water Project
in 1997. In partnership with WaterWatch of Oregon, TU opened offices in
Montana and Colorado staffed with experienced water law attorneys. The
goal of these offices is to protect and restore water in rivers for
healthy fisheries and to open up state decisions on water allocation to
meaningful public participation.
Learn More: http://www.tu.org/index.asp? |
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