Gil Trail Repair- Leader: Jim Long. We need many able-bodied volunteers for this project.Saturday, May 30thFriday, June 19thFriday, July 24thFriday July 31st South Platte Park Project- Leaders: John Arron and Allen AdinoffSaturday, June 20th Crystal Lake with Project Healing Waters- Leader: Rich PilatzkeWednesday, July 8th Clear Creek Cleanup- Leaders: Ray Carney and Jim KlugSaturday, September 19th Alma Mine Reclamation- Leader: Rich PilatzkeSaturday TBD October/November Email cutthroattu@gmail.com to inquire and sign up!
Colorado TU Membership Survey
Please take a few minutes to fill out the CTU Membership Survey.With over 10,000 Trout Unlimited members across the state, together we represent a strong voice for river conservation. We are hoping to strengthen that voice by better understanding what is important to our members as individuals and as parts of the whole that is Colorado TU. We have compiled a Membership Survey with questions ranging from your favorite river basins to the kinds of work, from water issues to public lands, that interest you most. We want to know why you became a TU member, if there are ways you’d like to get more involved, and more. Completing the survey should take less than 5 minutes of your time and will help us better tailor our communications to you.Please consider taking a few minutes today to offer your feedback. Thank you!Click here to complete the 2015 Colorado TU Membership Survey.
February 24th Meeting Showing Red Gold plus Chili
ATTENTION - CHANGE OF DATE:
Our February meeting will be held on February 24th (the 4th Tuesday of this month)!In addition to showing the movie Red Gold from Felt Soul Media, There will be a chili cookout provided by board members as well as many flavors of beer generously donated to our chapter by Upslope Brewing Company!
Have you ever seen this sticker on the bumper of a Subaru here in Colorado?
Have you ever wondered what it means?
Pebble is the name of an enormous copper, gold and molybdenum deposit in the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska with an estimated mineral value of over $500 billion. Unfortunately, it also happens to be located at the headwaters of one of the most productive Salmon Fisheries in the world. The value of the deposit has caught the eye of the Canadian mining company Northern Dynasty Minerals which intends to construct the world's largest open-pit mine at the headwaters of the Mulchatna, Kvichak and Nushagak Rivers. The environmental sensitivity of the proposed mine has also garnered the attention of conservationists around the country (including Trout Unlimited which has pledged its full support in opposition to the mine). In accordance with Trout Unlimited's stance on this controversial issue, The Cutthroat Chapter will be showing the documentary film Red Gold from Felt Soul Media at our February chapter meeting. This film details the Alaskan struggle between the preservation of Bristol Bay's legendary Salmon runs and the economic benefit of allowing Northern Dynasty to proceed with their proposed operation.Though the fight has been ongoing for nearly a decade, it is still unresolved.Please join us at 7pm on February 24th at our regular meeting place (7899 S. Lincoln Ct., Littleton, CO 80122).
Monthly Meeting - Trout and the DMZ
Fly fishing along the 38th parallelLee Robinson will give a presentation on the fly fishing and conservation scene in South Korea. Surprisingly, a country the size of Indiana with 55 million people, has decent opportunities to fish for native and non-native trout.Bio:Lee Robinson grew up fishing around the front range, and spending summers camping with his grandfather in Northern New Mexico. After graduating from college, he left Colorado and spent several years working in South East Asia and British Columbia. He spent five years managing a fly shop in Chicago, and fishing for steelhead around the Midwest. For the past five years he has been working and guiding in Korea and Japan. He has now returned to Denver, and is managing the outdoor programs for the new L.L. Bean store in Lone Tree. Join us this Tuesday ay 7:00PM at our usual location (7899 S Lincoln Ct, Liittleton, CO 80122).
Holiday Party this Tuesday!
Join us this Tuesday at 7 pm for our monthly member meeting at 7899 S Lincoln CT, Littleton, CO. We will be having our holiday party. Bring a dish to share and a fishy item if you wish to participate in the gift exchange!
Letter of Appreciation from the Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Please take a moment to read this letter of appreciation from the Coalition for the Upper South Platte for all our volunteer efforts out into our joint conservation efforts. Thank you to all of our member volunteers! 
2015 Big Horn Trip - May 11-16th
Join us May 11-16th on the Big Horn. Details below:
- Mon. May 11 - Travel to Cottonwood Camp
- Tues. - Friday May 12-15- Fish the Big Horn
- Sat. May 16 - Return
For more information contact Jim Ericson @ 303-619-5907
Water Conservation Day at H20 Car Wash
Date: October 11th, 2014Time: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PMLocation: 1101 Town Center Dr. Highlands Ranch, CO
Cutthroat Members-H20 Car Wash (a major supporter of Trout Unlimited) is hosting a Water Conservation Day at its location in Highlands Ranch. All proceeds from car washes performed that day will be donated to Colorado Trout Unlimited. H20 uses a sophisticated system of laser-sensored sprayers to use as little water as possible while still ensuring a thorough wash. H20 even uses high-velocity blowers to minimize the amount of water lost to evaporation. This event is sponsored by Trouts Fly Shop, Rep Your Water and Fox Coffee Roasters. There will be some free goodies and free conversation with other conservation-minded Coloradoans. If you're lucky, you might even have the opportunity to have your picture taken with Fraser the Fish who continues to roam the state in search of water taken from the Upper Colorado River.Please spread the word and treat your vehicle to the most water-efficient car wash in Colorado.Hope to see you there,-Cutthroat Chapter Board of Directors
Clear Creek Clean Up Project, Saturday,September 20, 2014
This year, our Stream Clean Up effort will be part of the Clear Creek Watershed Festival held at Courtney- Riely -Cooper Park in Idaho Springs. We are teamed with volunteers from Cherry Creek Anglers and plan to work the stream from Starbucks in the East to Dumont on the West. We are in need of 20 volunteers to help make this project a success. Please bring waders and work gloves. Garbage bags and safety vests will be provided.To entice you to join us we will have coffee and doughnuts at our Passport Station @ 8:30AM before work starts at 9:00AM, AND for your participation you will earn a BBQ lunch as well! THAT’S NOT ALL…., we will conclude our work with our traditional raffle, FEATURING GREAT FLY FISHING ORIENTED PRIZES after lunch.Please call our project leader, Ray Carney at 303-523-4740 to sign up!Our Passport Station is just ASCOSS THE 23rd. Street Bridge over Clear Creek to the left. Our CCTU banner will be on the Station. The Festival is fun and educational for all ages, so bring the family if you like.
Calling all volunteers!! Saturday, September 6th - Deer Island
We are in need of a few more volunteers for this Saturday. This is a unique opportunity to make an important impact on an untouched environment. Contact Jim Klug at 303-565-7504 or jjklug1@comcast.net for questions and to register.Workday: Saturday, September 6th, 2014Project Location: Deer IslandProject Times: 9 am – 2 pmMeeting Location: 4229 CR 92, Lake George, CO 80827Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/wIiVvVolunteers Needed: maximum 10Workday Description:Deer Island, 11 Mile Reservoir State Park, is closed to public access and use. The resource is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and owned by Denver Water. The island is approximately 50 acres and contains several unmapped and untreated species of noxious weeds. Our task will be to identify, inventory and map invasive species'. Depending on the identifications, we may minimally (mechanically) treat the weeds. The species likely include highly invasive Canada thistle and yellow toadflax. The island is home to many species of birds, including raptors and vultures. Wildlife habitat includes deer and small mammals. Fish species include trout, pike and Kokanee salmon. These efforts will improve wildlife and aquatic habitats throughout the park and surrounding ecosystem.We will meet at the main ranger office, then travel to the North shore and then be boated over by CPW rangers to the island. Space is limited to ten volunteers, with one medium sized backpack per person. Restrooms will not be available upon leaving shoreline. Muck boots are encouraged. This is a truly unique opportunity to make an important impact in an untouched environment.Important Notes:CUSP will provide materials and necessary tools to complete project work.Restrooms will not be on site.Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled; notifications will be posted at: www.uppersouthplatte.org/Volunteer/ .Requirements of Volunteers:All volunteers must complete and submit prior to the project: a CUSP RELEASE 2014; and a VOLUNTEER LISTING 2014- for your group. Please print all documents two sided.Please Bring:Any applicable medicines (including epi-pen and inhalers, if needed)Sun blockSun glasses (or safety glasses)Work glovesWork bootsLong pants and long sleeved shirts are strongly recommendedA container for water, the use of reusable containers is encouragedSack lunches to carry with youWhat to Expect:Please be aware and prepared for potential hazards, including but not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel and high flash flood potential; exposure to sun, wind, lightening and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; possible falling trees; hiking at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. Know your limitations and inform staff immediately if you become ill or injured. Be prepared to exit quickly in the event of an emergency or changing environmental conditions. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to avoid dehydration. Please wear appropriate clothing; clothing may become stained or ruined. The minimum age requirement for this project is 16.*Note cell phone coverage is limited in this area.