Save-a-Stream

Did you know that according to a 2006 study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more than two-thirds of America’s streams are in “poor” or “fair” condition. Urban sprawl, environmental changes and pollutants have damaged so many of our streams that only 28 percent are currently deemed “good.”  Polluted streams are characterized by murky water, lack of species diversity, poor quality of plant life along the banks, erosion, barriers to fish movement and other factors.

The need to clean up our streams for future generations is a legacy worthy of our time and investment today, which is why Trout Unlimited is a proud sponsor of Outdoor Life’s Save-A-Stream program. Outdoor Life is calling on volunteers across the nation to work on restoring their local streams, whether by simply cleaning up debris or doing substantial rechanneling.  And they will help with supplies and materials to guide you on your way.

As a Trout Unlimited volunteer, you may know of a stream in your area that is in need of help.  Submit photos or a video by June 30, 2009 along with a written description of the neglected body of water.  Submissions will receive a free stream cleaning kit (while supplies last), and have an opportunity to appear in the pages of the December/January 2010 issue of Outdoor Life. Visit Outdoor Life’s website for more details and to enter.

Together with Outdoor Life, we can make a difference.
David M. Rogers
Director of Volunteer Operations
TROUT UNLIMITED

Green Life: Sprinkler audit can slow the flow

Boulder Daily Camera

What if you could get a professional to come to your home and perform a technical audit of your sprinkler system, then help you set up the optimum watering schedule for your lawn — and do it for free?

Anyone familiar with Slow the Flow Colorado knows that’s just what the program offers to residents in Boulder County and beyond.

The program runs Monday through Aug. 14. For the sixth year in a row, it’s being managed by the Center for ReSource Conservation in Boulder. Read More

Today’s Wilderness Podcast: David Petersen

Durango-based Dave Petersen is on the staff of the Trout Unlimited Sportsmen’s Conservation Project.

David is a credible and accomplished outdoorsman who has written extensively about many of his life experiences in the ever vanishing wilderness. We discuss his book “Ghost Grizzlies”, which has recently been released in its 3rd edition, with many new photos’ and information not available before. We talk about the grizzlies that many believe may still exist in the mountains of Colorado, including the 1979 incident involving guide Ed Wiseman and the truly last known Colorado grizzly. David talks about his books “A Man Made of Elk”, “Writing Naturally” (which is a guidebook for anyone wanting to write about the outdoors) and also about a Petersen cult-classic “Racks”, including future plans to re-release much of that books information under a new handle. David shares details about his life and how they have brought him to where he is today, also discussing his very important role with Trout Unlimited.

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