TU in Action

Omnibus Public Lands Protection Act passage likely
The U.S. Senate today paved the way for protection of millions of acres of public land, the vast majority of which is priceless to anglers and hunters. TU, its staff and, most importantly, its volunteers, help make this landmark conservation happen. The Omnibus Public Lands Protection Act of 2009 awaits a simple vote in the Senate before moving on to the House, where approval is likely. »Press Release

We need Your Help To Pass Senate Bill 22
Up for vote this week, the Omnibus Public Lands Act of 2009, contains about 160 separate pieces of legislation, the vast majority of which are vital to hunters and angler nationwide.  We need your help today, call the capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected to the office of your Senator and let them know how important this bill is to American sportsmen. »Take Action Online Now

Gov. Ritter gets extension for CO Roadless Rule
In response to protests, Gov. Bill Ritter called for and received more time to revamp Colorado's Roadless Rule. Sportsmen and conservation groups objected to the proposed regulations, stating the U.S. Forest Service was rushing to put a rule in place that did not provide adequate protection for the state's 4.4 million acres of roadless areas. »Denver Post (CO) article »Daily Sentinel (CO) article

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