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 flood control and recreational purposes. A new federally authorized three-year re-evaluation study sponsored by the ACOE, Delaware River Basin Commission, and New York City (NYC)…
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 November. We are grateful for those members who have already responded with a donation As a member of PA Trout Unlimited, you should have received…
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 Conservation (NYSDEC) and the NYS Department of The East Branch Boulder Cluster Project was an Environmental Benefit Project between the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation…
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 diverse aquatic habitat. Large woody debris, also known as Large wood provides multiple benefits in stream systems, such as stabilized streambanks, improved floodplain connectivity, and…
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 the PA Council and the Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited as part of two panels testifying On October 21st, Southcentral Region VP Russ Collins…
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 protecting wild trout streams in the Commonwealth, we knew the mountain ahead of us When TU partnered with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in…
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 dozens. Inevitably, that leads to problems. Storms pelt construction sites In central Appalachia, installing natural gas pipelines often involves trenching through wild trout streams by…
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, and others in Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Trout Unlimited continues to offer technical assistance to aid watershed organizations, conservation districts, townships, TU chapters, and others…
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 quality which said 40 percent of streams and rivers in the state do not meet federal Clean Water The Department of Environmental Protection last week…
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 is the biggest threat to smallmouth bass, according to Shannon White A critical issue for spawning and egg and juvenile fish survival is high-flow rainfall…
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 volunteer service are coordinated The Penn State Master Watershed Steward program was established to educate and empower volunteers to protect environmental resources. Training and volunteer…
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, Engineering, Math) plus Recreation and Arts to explore STREAM Girls is an outdoor STEM program for girls. This watershed experience employs STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) plus Recreation…
Report shows brook trout decline in Susquehanna watershed due to fracking New research from Susquehanna University’s Freshwater Research Initiative finds that brook trout populations suffered most as a result of natural gas development if their habitats New research from Susquehanna University’s Freshwater Research Initiative finds that brook trout populations suffered most as a result of natural gas…