Author Archives: Scott Laeser
Today is Earth Day
Today is the fortieth anniversary of the first Earth Day, started by Senator Gaylor Nelson of Wisconsin in 1970. We’ve come a long way since then, making dramatic improvements in protecting fish and wildlife and improving air and water quality … Continue reading
The Science of Coldwater Fisheries and Climate Change
We’ve been talking generally about climate change lately, but haven’t drilled down into some of the studies illuminating the potential impacts of climate change on our trout and salmon waters. TU, of course, published our own report, Healing Troubled Waters, … Continue reading
TU and 10 National Hunting and Fishing Groups Release “Beyond Season’s End” Report on Climate Change, Fish and Wildlife
Trout Unlimited, along with 10 national hunting and fishing groups, yesterday released Beyond Season’s End, a report that discusses and describes the challenges, solutions, and actions that can be taken to address the ongoing and future impacts of climate change … Continue reading
Administration Takes Step Forward on Climate Change Adaptation as Senate Climate Effort Continues
Senators John Kerry, Lindsey Graham, and Joe Lieberman are continuing work on a comprehensive climate and energy bill, and anticipate releasing a more detailed outline, though not yet legislative language, of their proposal next week. Initial reports indicate that it … Continue reading
State of the Union Address, President’s Budget Reaffirm Focus on Energy and Climate Change
As the 2010 legislative session kicks into gear, President Obama has reaffirmed his Administration’s goal to see comprehensive climate change and clean energy legislation to the finish line. In his State of the Union Address, the President discussed the importance … Continue reading
A Look Back at Climate Science while Legislation Remains in a Holding Pattern
The dynamic around energy and climate legislation has changed in Congress as of late, and Senate leaders on this legislation are trying to sort out how best to move forward. As we wait to see what path they choose, this … Continue reading
What Happened in Copenhagen?
The climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the biggest gatherings of world leaders to ever occur outside of New York, came to a rousing conclusion last Friday and Saturday. If you didn’t catch my first post on Copenhagen … Continue reading
Copenhagen and Climate Change: Why it matters to TU
If you read the newspaper or turn on the TV or surf the internet, you’ve probably heard there’s a pretty big gathering of government officials occurring over in Copenhagen, Denmark. President Obama is scheduled to join the negotiations on the … Continue reading
TU and Climate Change in Georgia
A note from the Oconee River Chapter of Trout Unlimited: On November 16, 2009, TU’s newly hired Fellow on Climate Change, Scott Laeser, spoke for nearly two hours to the Oconee River Chapter Trout Unlimited in Athens, Ga. Scott’s presentation … Continue reading
The Changing Climate of Western Flyfishing
Great article on climate change and impacts on Western trout waters, including several quotes from TU staff. Thanks to Marian for drawing attention to the importance of addressing climate impacts on our Western rivers. The Changing Climate of Western Flyfishing … Continue reading
