What is Trout Unlimited and what does it have to do with management of waterways?
Mr. Csedrik: Trout Unlimited is a 501(3)(c) non-profit corporation, funded in part by membership, whose mission is to conserve and protect coldwater fisheries. We support habitat improvements to bring waterways back to a level that will support salmon and trout. TU has chapters throughout the United States and some fledgling international groups. WaterLaws: Who joins Trout Unlimited? Mr. Csedrik: We have about 100,000 members in the United States–primarily fly fishers and conservationists. WaterLaws: So, Trout Unlimited focuses on fish? Mr. Csedrik: Yes, but you could expand that to say that we focus on maintaining and renewing one segment of the natural habitat – streams and native trout and salmon that need those natural conditions to survive. WaterLaws: As you look at the picture nationally, what are the issues facing trout these days? Mr. Csedrik: Degraded streams! Streams suffer from: • Poor grazing practices • Pollution from mining • Damage caused by hydro projects • Temperature
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