Christo's "Art Project " Across Arkansas River

Please review the EIS and submit comments to CTU and BLM. BACKGROUND for Christo's "Over the River" art event: Christo wants to suspend large fabric panels over eight spots on a 42-mile stretch of the Arkansas River for two weeks, using nearly six miles of fabric. Although the actual event will last two weeks, the construction/removal period could last 28 months. Colorado BLM has issued a draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for public review and comment to BLM by September 13th. The report lists a number of possible alternate versions that would shrink or block the project. Estimates of both environmental and economic impacts are detailed in the study.As a concerned Chapter, we urge you to review the Environmental Impact Study by the BLM as well as the pro's (Over The River Project) and con's (Rags Over the Arkansas River). If you'd like even more info, Google "christo over the river project" for a lot more links.After you develop your opinion, please submit comments to Colorado BLM and the comments section of the CTU NewsBLOG. Remember the deadline for comments is September 13th.

Big Horn trip Oct 3-8

Our annual trip to Big Horn River, which is generally around Memorial Day weekend, got blown out by extremely high flows. This trip has been rescheduled for October 3 -8, which according to Kent Higgins is prime Baetis time! Fishing should be excellent! We plan to arrive on Sunday, October 3, Fish Monday through Thursday, October 7, checking out Friday, October 8. We have reserved up to 4 drift boats to float either the upper 3 mile stretch or the lower stretch which is about 9 miles. The fishing is great, the scenery spectacular and the cost very reasonable. If we are close to capacity in the Condo, the cost per person is less than $20/night and the drift boats are about $45/day for 3 people/boat! Please contact Jim Ericson if you are interested in joining us! 303-941-8166 (c) 303-683-8609 (h). Space is still available in the Condo. Click on the Big Horn Trip Link link for more detailed information.

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ByLaws

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Liability Form

The Cutthroat Chapter-Trout Unlimited - Board of Directors has decided that, in order to take part in any chapter-sponsored or chapter-organized event, all participants must sign in advance the liability release form provided below. A parent or guardian must sign on behalf of any minor participant. The chapter member leading the event is responsible for providing release forms to all participants to be signed prior to the event, and responsible for relaying the signed copies to the chapter secretary as custodian.Liability Release Form.doc

Our Valued Sponsors

The Chapter would like to thank the following businesses for their support and donations at the auction.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in helping our chapter make a difference in conserving protecting and restoring coldwater fish species we could use your help. We value your time and effort to help us address the problems affecting our rivers and waterways. Whether you are interested in donating money or volunteering your time we want to help you find a way to get active and help us save our rivers for future generations.

Projects That need Help Today

Trout in the classroom

 We are looking for volunteers to help us with our very successful trout in the classroom project. If you are interested send an email to info@cutthroatctu.org/ and we will get back to you.

South Platte River Restoration

 We have joined forces with the Denver Chapter of TU and South Suburban Parks and Recreation to enhance aquatic and riparian habitat on the urban S. Platte River. Imagine fishing fro trout right in Denver!!! There is a lot of work that needs to be done before that can happen. Check out the Denver Trout Unlimited site for more details.