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2024 Coldwater Conservation Grants are Now Open

The Coldwater Heritage Partnership Announces 2024 Coldwater Conservation Grants are Now Open Approximately $215,000 is available to support the development of planning and implementation projects aimed at protecting and enhancing watersheds across Pennsylvania, with a focus on wild trout resources. Bellefonte, PA – October 28, 2024– The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) is pleased…

Eric Null Appointed Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited

The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) announces the appointment of Eric Null as the organization’s executive director. Mr. Null will serve as PATU’s representative and provide leadership for the Coldwater Heritage Partnership, which is a coalition between PATU, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the…

2024 Annual Meeting will be held September 14; tickets are available now

 The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Waterville Fire Hall in Waterville, PA. Join us for updates about PATU programs and partnerships, participate in state officer elections, hear from special guest speakers, learn about advocacy opportunities, and network with PATU members from across the…

Shapiro Administration and Partners Celebrate Turtle Creek Watershed Stream Restoration, Investments, and Water Quality Improvements

Shapiro Administration and Partners Celebrate Turtle Creek Watershed Stream Restoration, Investments, and Water Quality Improvements Stream delisting highlights the importance of strong partnerships in restoring the Chesapeake Bay watershed Posted 04/25/2024 by DEP Newsroom | Pennsylvania DEP (pa.gov) Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA), and the Pennsylvania Department…

2024 Keystone Coldwater Conference Wrap Up

Almost 190 people attended the 12th Biennial Keystone Coldwater Conference on February 23 and 24 at the Ramada Inn in State College, PA. Attendees included speakers, students, exhibitors, and conservationists; this year’s theme was “Shared Priorities: Ensuring Cold, Clean Water for All through Community and Collaboration.” Workshops on Friday included So, You Want to Make a Difference? A…

Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Training

Posted: November 29, 2023 by Penn State Extension | Master Watershed Steward Program Spring 2024 Master Watershed Steward Training classes will run from March to June. Tune in to an information session to learn how you can get involved and give back to the community. Erie/Crawford/Warren County trainees at one of their field trips. Photo…

Collaborative Grant Awarded to Restore Freshwater Mussels in West Branch Susquehanna River

12/18/2023 HARRISBURG, Pa. (December 18) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is pleased to announce that a conservation partnership, of which it is a member, has been awarded a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Watershed Investment for Landscape Defense (ChesWILD) grantOpens In A New Window  to restore freshwater mussels to the West Branch Susquehanna…