Author Archives: Brad Isles

Adams County TU recognized for conservation efforts

Adams County Chapter of Trout Unlimited was honored by PA State Rep. Torren Ecker for its contribution to the benefit of the communities and ultimately the citizens of the Commonwealth. Ecker noted the chapter’s dedication to protecting, restoring and conserving local waterways while communicating with its membership and raising over $5,000 for its annual fundraiser,…

Past PATU President Ed Bellis passes

Longtime Spring Creek Chapter member and past PATU President Ed Bellis passed away on Monday, April 5 at the age of 93. Mr. Bellis was president of PA Council from 1999-2000. Services are Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m.-noon at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, PA. Read the full obituary here.

Baldauff named TU Mid-Atlantic Organizer

Emily Baldauff is the new Mid-Atlantic Organizer for Trout Unlimited. She is a native of northeastern Pennsylvania and is based from a home office in Throop, Pa. Emily has worked extensively throughout the state and Mid-Atlantic region in previous roles. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Management from Keystone College, LaPlume, Pa.…

Watershed Coalition federal lobby weeks overview

By Emily BaldauffTU Mid-Atlantic Organizer March 2021 was kicked off by two federal clean water lobby weeks hosted by the Choose Clean Water Coalition and the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed. The Choose Clean Water Coalition (CCWC) is focused on protecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed (PA, DE, NY, VA, WV, MD) and the Coalition…

PFBC encourages anglers to follow social distancing guidelines

Effective 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), in consultation with the Office of the Governor, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opened the statewide 2020 trout season. This measure allows properly licensed anglers and youth to begin fishing for and…