Advocacy and Outreach
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MTU Applauds Public Lands Bill Passing the Senate
The United States Senate has voted to advance S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act. Important to Montana, the bipartisan legislation would restore the Land and Water Conservation Fund and enact a mineral withdrawal to prevent new mining claims in the headwaters of the Yellowstone River. The legislation now goes to the House of Representatives…
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MTU Gov’t Affairs Director, Clayton Elliott, speaks out on AIS funding
The Montana State Legislature is grappling with funding mechanisms to support aquatic invasive species prevention. Anglers should be eager to pay their share in fighting AIS. Clayton Elliott states,“Outdoor recreation and the angling community is a significant industry in Montana that stands to lose a lot, just like agriculture, our municipalities, etc, etc. The difference…
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Discovery Ski Area supports MTU with fundraiser
For a second year, Discovery Ski Area offered $10 from each lift ticket sold on February 3, 2019 and The Trailhead of Missoula provided great gear for giveaways. Snow pack is essential for good skiing and for coldwater fisheries! Thanks to everyone who came out to support our organization.