I hope this communication finds you and your family safe and well. I’m writing this on Palm Sunday. It’s almost bizarre that today wasn’t spent with family and friends during…

Coldwater Heritage Partnership announces $80K in grants to support 12 projects On March 26, the PA Council of Trout Unlimited announced 12 grants totaling $80,000 have been awarded to conservation organizations across…

March 25, 2020—The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) knows that our anglers and boaters are ethically minded, passionate outdoor enthusiasts who might have some questions about fishing this spring….

Agency will modify operations as needed amid concerns over COVID-19 HARRISBURG, Pa (March 16) – Amid concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today…

PFBC protects an additional 508 miles of wild trout streams in 2019 On March 2, Timothy Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission, gave the House Game and Fisheries…

Tell PFBC to upgrade more wild trout streams in 2020 On April 27th and 28th, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will meet in Harrisburg to approve upgraded protections for 85…

NFWF now accepting Delaware Watershed restoration grant applications The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for projects to restore fish and wildlife habitat and improve water quality under…

DCNR Now Accepting 2020 Grant Applications DCNR is accepting applications for its Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants. The 2020 grant application round opened January 15 and will close April 22. Funds…

Public comments requested on F.E. Walter Dam Re-Evaluation Study The F.E. Walter Dam is an Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) impoundment on the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania used primarily for…

It’s never too late to support PA Council with your donation! Jan 03, 2020 As a member of PA Trout Unlimited, you should have received a Year-end Appeal letter in…

Aquatic habitat project completed on the East Branch Delaware River Dec 03, 2019 The East Branch Boulder Cluster Project was an Environmental Benefit Project between the NYS Department of Environmental…

PSU Extension outlines benefits of large woody debris In streams Dec 02, 2019 Large wood provides multiple benefits in stream systems, such as stabilized streambanks, improved floodplain connectivity and more…

PA Council representative testifies at PA House hearing on the Waters of PA Nov 13, 2019 On October 21st, Southcentral Region VP Russ Collins had the honor of representing both…

PA’s Unassessed Waters Initiative reaches milestone; Tell DEP to ACT NOW! Nov 06, 2019 When TU partnered with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in 2011 to start surveying and…

New TU report documents pollution problems caused by Mariner 2 construction Oct 27, 2019 In central Appalachia, installing natural gas pipelines often involves trenching through wild trout streams by the…

TU offers free technical advice for projects in the Chesapeake Watershed Oct 08, 2019 Trout Unlimited continues to offer technical assistance to aid watershed organizations, conservation districts, townships, TU chapters,…

What you can do about the streams that don’t meet PA water quality standards Apr 29, 2019 The Department of Environmental Protection last week released its biennial report on water…

How increased rainfall can affect PA fish populations Apr 23, 2019 A critical issue for spawning and egg and juvenile fish survival is high-flow rainfall events, which in the springtime…

Want to become a Master Watershed Steward? Mar 07, 2019 The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program was established to educate and empower volunteers to protect environmental resources. Training and…

PATU STREAM Girls are featured on video produced by WQED Jan 19, 2019 STREAM Girls is an outdoor STEM program for girls. This watershed experience employs STEM education (Science, Technology,…