Mining: The Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited opposes the permitting of surface or
underground mining in all instances unless and until appropriate safeguards are in place to
protect cold water fisheries from potential damage.
Severed Mineral Rights: The Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited strongly encourages
the State of Michigan and the United States Government to develop a mineral rights
exchange program that will allow for the reunification of publicly held mineral rights and
surface ownership within the same body of government.
Gas and Oil Exploration: The Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited opposes the
exploration, development, production and remediation of contamination that could have a
negative impact on coldwater fisheries and their watersheds unless and until appropriate
safeguards are in place to protect those fisheries and their watersheds from potential
damage.
