Come enjoy the outdoors with us! Every person is a citizen of their watershed, and PA Fish and Boat Commission has partnered with the PA Council of Trout Unlimited and the Donegal Chapter, along with other local partners, to show what that means to us. Bring your kids to Lancaster Central Park on June 7th…
Originally published in October 2021 by the Daily American, Lenny Lichvar’s “What’s the difference between wild and stocked trout?” won a specialty award, Trout and the Coldwater Resource Award (sponsored by Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited). “The impetus for the article is that far too many trout anglers believe the only way there are trout…
Pennsylvania is home to 16,000 miles of wild trout streams. Thanks to the Fish and Boat Commission, new Wild Trout waters and Class A Wild Trout streams have been proposed for upgraded designation. With your help, we can secure protections for these additional streams from development and pollution. The public is invited to participate by…
As a special tribute to all the PATU fathers out there, we are featuring a limited time discount on all PATU merchandise ordered online using PayPal/credit cards through June 19, 2022. A 5% discount will be applied to your total order by using the coupon code provided. This discount is applicable to all products, including…
Every person is a citizen of his or her watershed and Trout Unlimited has partnered with Girl Scouts USA to show what that means to us. By visiting a local stream and having the opportunity to observe it as scientists, anglers, and artists, girls will get the complete picture of what their stream could mean…
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that $17.9 million in Growing Greener Plus and Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management grant funds is available to organizations and governments to reduce nonpoint source pollution in their local streams, rivers, and lakes. “Nonpoint source water pollution is a challenge virtually as big as Pennsylvania, but…
Congratulations to Dr. Judi Sittler who recently received the 2022 Outstanding Educator Award from the PA Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE). This award recognizes an educator who has made a significant impact and contribution to the environmental education field in a formal or nonformal setting through innovative or inspiring teaching practices. Judi started her career…
The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) is pleased to announce that eleven grants totaling $90,000 have been awarded to conservation organizations across Pennsylvania through the Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grant Program. These funds will be used to perform stream assessments and develop conservation plans in two watersheds and complete on-the-ground projects, such as…
PATU is now accepting applications for funding to support new and existing Trout in the Classroom (TIC) programs. Up to $15,000 will be awarded this year. Grants will support existing TIC programs by providing funding for equipment, supplies, and/or field trip support. Those wishing to start a new program can apply to receive a chiller…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 22) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the recruitment of new participants, retention of existing participants, and reactivation of former participants – collectively known as “R3.” PFBC R3 grants aim…
The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful are teaming up again this year to offer Healing the Planet Grants to support projects that improve the health and quality of waterways which will help protect water resources and improve the overall health of communities. Keep PA Beautiful will begin accepting applications April 1 from areas served by The GIANT Company stores…
“Squishy is good!” Brian Gish calls over his shoulder as our boots sink several inches into the spongy ground. Knee-high ferns obscure the forest floor. Here, at the headwaters of Indian Spring Run, rainwater seeps out of the hills east of Lancaster and feeds a clear, cold stream. In Pennsylvania, clear, cold water means one…
Funding will support the development of planning and implementation projects aimed at protecting and enhancing coldwater streams across Pennsylvania. Bellefonte, PA – January 21, 2022 – The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce that Round 27 of the Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grant Program is now open. Trout Unlimited chapters, watershed…
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released for public comment the draft Pennsylvania 2022 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report, the biennial update on the health of streams and lakes statewide. “The Integrated Water Quality Report is a vital tool for Pennsylvanians to be informed on the health of their streams,…
PA Trout Unlimited Women, Diversity, and Inclusion – Efforts in PA and How You Can Get Started! The PATU Women, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee is pleased to offer three FREE trainings for interested Trout Unlimited Chapters. Please join us via Zoom and learn how you can attract new and diverse members to join your…
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program was established to educate and empower volunteers to protect environmental resources. Training and volunteer service are coordinated at the county level by extension staff, partners, or trained volunteers. Generally, 15-20 people are selected for the program each year. Those accepted to the program attend training classes that focus…
The Fish and Boat Commission’s Lake Habitat and Stream Habitat Sections are seeking qualified candidates to fill three Seasonal Fisheries Biologist Aide Positions based in Bellefonte, Centre County. Individuals in these positions will have a chance to go on the road with Habitat Management staff to complete fish habitat improvement projects all over the Commonwealth and get some great…
PennEnvironment is preparing to update and release a study on microplastic pollution in Pennsylvania’s waterways, with a particular focus on Exceptional Value, High Quality, and Class A Trout Streams in this version of the report. They are seeking input on local streams that meet one of these criteria, and would be interested in hearing from…
Registration is now open for the 2022 Keystone Coldwater Conference and PA Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Joint Meeting on February 25-26 at the Ramada Inn in State College! In addition to reduced pricing, the first 100 registrants will receive a PATU tote bag as a thank you gift, so register now! Early bird…
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 11 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft stream evaluation report covering 85 streams and stream segments in 31 counties classified by the Fish and Boat Commission as Class A Wild Trout Waters. The counties include Berks, Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Dauphin, Elk, Erie,…