Updated 4/1/08 - We
start in April our final push towards 1,000 plates. At present,
we have presold 540 plates for 54 % of our goal. With weather warming
our hearts and minds turn to trout fishing. We are reminded of
the scenic beauty where these wonderful creatures live and realize
we all need to preserve and improve the watershed. What better
way to accomplish this than to purchase the TU plate so money will
be available tomorrow and for future generations of individuals
to share nature and improve our rivers and streams.. For those
waiting to ordering the plate, here is the reason to do it now!
We need to have 1,000 presold plates by June 30, 2008. As you order
your own plate, please consider giving the gift of conservation
to others in your family, relatives, coworkers or employees of
your company.
Thanks to those of you who participated in the Jan 1 – March 31, 2008 promotion from Tennessee’s finest fly shops, the promotion has ended. However, you should be receiving your $ 10 off purchase coupon by mail shortly! I’ve been informed by the fly shops they will honor your $10 off purchase coupon for thirty days. Remember, your $ 35 is a tax deductible donation to Trout Unlimited, will help make the plate a reality and will create an ongoing source of funds for conservation work on Tennessee Rivers, lakes and streams. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Trout Unlimited Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. TU accomplishes this mission on local, state and national levels with an extensive and dedicated volunteer network. TU’s national office, based just outside of Washington, D.C., and its regional offices employ professionals who testify before Congress, publish a quarterly magazine, intervene in federal legal proceedings, and work with the organization’s 152,000 volunteers in 450 chapters nationwide to keep them active and involved in conservation issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frequently Asked Questions about the TU TN specialty license plate: Q. Do I have
to be a member of Trout Unlimited to order the specialty plate? Q. Can I order
a plate if I do not live in Tennessee? Q. How long until
I receive the plate I ordered? Q. How will I
know how things are going and when my plate is ready? Q. If I have
already gone through inspection and received my new tags, do
I have to pay to get new tags for the new plate? Q. How much is
it each year to keep the plate? Q. What if Trout
Unlimited does not presell 1,000 plates? Q. How much money
goes to Trout Unlimited? Q. Can I order
this plate for a commercial vehicle? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why the Brook Trout?
The brook trout is an American symbol of persistence, adaptability, and the pristine wilderness that covered North America prior to European settlement. It is the only native trout that inhabits the cold, clear streams of the eastern United States. It is truly a heritage fish species. Unfortunately, historical land uses have taken a toll on our landscape, greatly diminishing the presence of brook trout throughout its native range. Today it is estimated that less than 9% of the areas that historically supported brook trout are intact. Trout Unlimited and other conservation-minded organizations have been active since 2004 to restore this habitat. As a sentinel of superior water quality, the brook trout will always mirror the health of the Appalachians and the waters that drain from these landscapes. Restoring habitat allows native brook trout to repopulate their once lost place in the Great Smoky Mountains and Eastern Appalachian Mountains. The Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited has selected the Eastern Appalachian Brook Trout for their specialty license plate as a symbol of ongoing successful conservation efforts on behalf of all organizations who support conservation of the watershed. Ongoing collective efforts to restore the brook trout will enable us to protect human health, assure clean and sustainable water supplies, and preserve our quality of life for generations to come. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any additional questions, please send to: dick@cumberlandtu.org |
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