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EmergingAuthor: Trout Unlimited and Costa 5 Rivers
Welcome to Emerging, the official podcast of the Trout Unlimited and Costa 5 Rivers program. 5 Rivers is a national network of TU-affiliated college fly fishing clubs seeking to engage college, students, through community outreach and fishing trips. Our goal is to create positive change within the TU Costa 5 Rivers community and beyond by amplifying intelligent, diverse, and positive voices. Were excited to share conservation experiences, fishing stories, and outdoor adventures. Season 4 is Hosted by Joe Tardif president of the Colorado State University Fly Fishing Club. Send any questios to Joseph.tardif@tu.org Language: en Genres: Hobbies, Leisure, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Good Sam Law With Chris Wood– Season 4 Episode 4
Episode 47
Monday, 20 January, 2025
This episode dives deep into the relentless advocacy efforts of Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, as he works to pass the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Mines Act (Good Sam Law). With 23 years of dedication, this groundbreaking legislation is set to become a cornerstone of Trout Unlimited’s mission for the next generation. The episode explores not only the details of the Good Sam Law but also the challenges and strategies involved in lobbying for conservation in Washington, D.C. Chris shares firsthand accounts of standing on the Senate floor, navigating the impact of lawmakers on environmental progress, and explaining how Trout Unlimited’s mission extends beyond just trout, and more into the greater good for wildlife, and human life. listen in to gain valuable insights into how environmental legislation takes shape within the U.S. government. The episode highlights significant projects such as the Klamath dam removal, the Good Sam Law, and the Great American Outdoors Act, offering sneak peeks into how these initiatives were successfully passed. Through these stories, the episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at the patience, collaboration, and persistence required to achieve major conservation victories. Thank you to Trout Unlimited and Costa Sunglasses for making the Emerging Podcast and the TU Costa 5 Rivers program possible. Thank you, Chris Wood, for joining and sharing your insight. Good Sam Summary Official Law - Congress.gov
