New research by Stroud Water Research Center has disproved a common hypothesis for why mayflies, which are frequently used as indicators of stream health, display poorer growth when stream temperatures…

I hope this message finds all of you safe and well.  I am writing to update you on some important changes to the 2021 regional trainings. The last year has…

HARRISBURG, Pa. (January 25) – During its quarterly business meeting held virtually on January 25, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced several changes to the upcoming 2021 trout…

In addition to his volunteer work with youth groups and with Lackawanna Valley TU (LVTU), Charles “Charlie” Charlesworth has served on the board of directors for the Lackawanna River Conservation…

Thanks to the PA Fish and Boat Commission, 25 new Wild Trout waters and 25 Class A Wild Trout streams have been proposed for upgraded designation at the January, 2021 Commission meeting. With your help,…

Funding will support the development of planning and implementation projects aimed at protecting and enhancing coldwater streams across Pennsylvania. Bellefonte, PA – December 18, 2020 – The Pennsylvania Council of…

Sky Blue Outfitters, a TU Gold Level business member, is conducting an online auction to award some lucky person the opportunity to spend a day flyfishing with TU CEO Chris…

For the past 10-plus years, Trout Unlimited staff have been working in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission with additional funding from the Foundation for PA Watersheds, the…

Trout Unlimited will host online STREAM Girls Outdoor Ed For COVID Times Training on December 3 starting at 8:00 p.m. as part of its Girl Scout STREAM Girls Program. Learn…

The Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is now accepting applications for the 2021 Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp to be held June 20-25 at Messiah University in Cumberland County. The early acceptance period…

On November 2, the Fish and Boat Commission announced it was accepting applications for grants under the Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed Restoration Program.  The deadline to apply is January 23. Project applicants must meet…

I would like to add some of my own observations, comments and speculations on the matter of competition between brook trout and brown trout. I have measured and documented each…

When we received the public notice from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) last Sunday evening that repair work to fix a leaking pipe at the Cannonsville…

For the first time ever (and possibly the last) our 2020 PATU Annual Membership Meeting was conducted via Zoom teleconference on September 19. We had 65 participants representing 43 of…

Below is a list of potential grant sources for chapters looking for funding to support future stream restoration projects. Please be sure to note the deadlines for submission of grant…

BELLEFONTE, PA – The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) has joined an ambitious statewide effort to plant 10 million trees throughout Pennsylvania by the end of 2025. The Keystone…

With few exceptions, brook trout are found now only in small mountain streams that stay cold enough year-round to meet their biological needs, below 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Because these trout…

HARRISBURG, PA. (May 26) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking public comment on a new Strategic Plan for Management of Trout Fisheries in Pennsylvania. This updated…

TU President and CEO Chris Wood is offering free Trout Unlimited memberships to every essential employee in America as a “thank you” for putting themselves in harm’s way during the…

American Rivers names Lower Youghiogheny River to Top 10 list of Endangered Rivers On April 15, American Rivers named the Lower Youghiogheny River in Southwest Pennsylvania as one of the top 10 list of endangered…