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Despite over a decade of opposition, the agency reviewing the permit application for the massive proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska recently moved the mega-project one step closer to reality. Without our help, the project is currently on track to begin digging a massive hole at the headwaters of Bristol Bay.
Just because we can’t get together in person doesn’t mean our conservation efforts need to slow down.
Join Jeff Yates, TU-National’s Director of Volunteer Operations, on May 6 at 8 p.m. for a special training on surveying local streams using TU’s RIVERS App. Click here to register – Zoom Training
This powerful new digital tool allows anyone to walk along area streams and use their smartphone to record and report habitat damage, issues impacting river health, and more. The chapter plans to use the app to assess our area streams.
But we need your help! Join the training to help us restore the local rivers that we love.
National Trout Unlimited has advised members to be heard on efforts to change clean water regulations in the United States.
According to TU, on April 21st, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final “Waters of the U.S. Rule.” This rule replaces a 2015 Rule, which clarified the extent of Clean Water Act protections for small streams and wetlands. This new 2020 rule not only reverses the clarifications made in 2015, but further reverses protections that have been in place dating back to the 1970s. The rule will go into effect in 60 days.
Nutmeg TU will hold a virtual meeting on the online meeting platform Zoom Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m.
Jeff Yale, Program Specialist for the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, will talk about how anglers can get into the Lake Saltonstall property, which only hosts a limited number of fishermen at any one time, and what species can be caught there.
Jeffrey Yale is a graduate of UMaine, Orono with a BS degree in Wildlife Ecology. A lifelong Connecticut resident and avid hunter and fisherman in our state, he has been with the Regional Water Authority for 18 years.
Trout Unlimited is encouraging people to celebrate #EarthDayAtHome with some activities they can do to protect water quality and healthy rivers and streams. From a kids art contest to social media pledges, to hands-on activities like installing a rain barrel or building a native plant rain garden, these #EarthDayAtHome opportunities are designed to be easy, family-friendly and impactful.
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day will be Wednesday, April 22.
5. Collect Critical Data Through Community Science
6. Install A Rain Barrel at Home
7. Build a Backyard Native Plant Rain Garden
“Just because we can’t get together to celebrate Earth Day doesn’t mean we can’t take individual action to protect the planet and our local rivers and streams,” said Jeff Yates, National Director of Volunteer Operations for Trout Unlimited. “Trout Unlimited’s events and activities are designed to help all of us connect as a community – even digitally – to demonstrate our shared interest in making this world a better, healthier place.”
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On March 24, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued an Executive Order (E.O. 7L) opening many lakes, ponds, rivers and streams to fishing statewide. The intention of opening the fishing season early is to limit community spread of COVID-19 by eliminating the large crowds that often accompany the traditional Opening Day of fishing in April. During this time of social distancing, fishing should be enjoyed as solitary experience or with members of the immediate household, not as a group activity.
DEEP is encouraging all anglers to follow social distancing practices.Anglers should maintain a distance of at least six feet from others, practice good personal hygiene, stay home and away from others if they feel sick, and avoid areas where anglers or others congregate.
All other fishing laws and regulations, including requirements for a fishing license and trout and salmon stamp when needed, and all methods, creel limits and length limits remain in effect.
The Northeast Regional Rendezvous scheduled for June 26-28 has been postponed indefinitely due to the Coronavirus.
TU President and CEO Chris Wood announced the postponement in a letter distributed Thursday, March 12.
Read Chris Wood’s letter:
Dear volunteer leaders:
I want to tell you about the actions we are taking to avoid and mitigate against the spread of, and exposure to, COVID-19.
First, because a TU staff person had a tertiary exposure to someone infected with the novel coronavirus, we have asked all national office staff to tele-work until March 23. The TU staff person is not exhibiting any of the symptoms of COVID-19, but the national office is closed, and will be thoroughly cleaned before staff return to the office on March 23.
All non-essential work travel is cancelled until April 3. We will reassess the travel restrictions after April 3. We have asked staff who come into contact with people who have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of, COVID-19 to alert our COO, and to work from home for two weeks to minimize the risk of spreading the virus. We also asked the staff to consider postponing all staff gatherings until April 3.
Working with volunteer leaders, we made the decision to postpone each of the TU Regional Rendezvous that had been scheduled for the spring and early summer. Anyone who has registered will be provided a full refund, and we will be in touch shortly when we book new dates for these important events. As of now, our Annual Meeting in August remains on the schedule, but this could change as new information becomes available.
I realize that the spring is a favorite time for banquets and other TU gatherings, but I strongly urge you to consider postponing them and even chapter meetings until we get a better handle on the best ways to minimize exposure to COVID-19.
“Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at a higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. People who are at higher risk are encouraged to avoid crowds as much as possible.”
