Category Archives: Announcements News and Notes

PATU Officer Nominations are being Accepted up to and during the Annual Meeting

Nominations are being accepted for the following Officer positions up to and during the Annual Meeting: According to Article VII, Section 2 of the By-Laws: “The candidates for election to Council office shall be nominated by a Nominating Committee appointed by the President prior to the Annual Membership Meeting. The Nominating Committee shall not consist…

Perkiomen Valley Chapter Recognized by Berks County Conservation District as “Organization of the Year”

Berks County Conservation District’s (BCCD) Conservation Service Individual or Organization of the Year Award is given to the individual or organization that has made an exceptional contribution to the conservation of Berks County’s soil, water and related natural resources; and without their contributions the quality of the natural resources of the County would be diminished.…

Nominations for PATU Awards Deadline Extended to August 31st

The following awards will be handed out during the September 2022 Annual Meeting Edward Urbas Award for Best PA Chapter:Award given to the chapter that best exemplifies the work of TU, including involvement in conservation efforts, community activities, outreach, youth activities, etc. Best Small Chapter:Same criteria as Edward Urbas Award but limited to chapters with…

Annual Meeting Registration is now Available!

The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte, PA. Please join us to hear updates regarding PATU programs and partnerships, participate in elections, learn about advocacy opportunities, hear from special guest speakers, and maybe even win some prizes during the raffle. Cost is $40 per person.…

PATU is Seeking a Development Committee Chairperson

PA Council of Trout Unlimited is looking for a Development Committee Chairperson. Committees form the backbone of our Council, developing a variety of programs and policies which are adopted by the Executive Committee for dissemination to our chapters and other organizations when appropriate. The Development Committee assumes the primary responsibility for matters pertaining to fundraising…

Microbes Clean Pollution from Pennsylvania Abandoned Mines

“The coal mining industry in Pennsylvania left behind a legacy of abandoned mines that continue to pollute rivers and streams with acid mine discharge. Penn State professors Jennifer Macalady and Bill Burgos lead an interdisciplinary team researching newly discovered microbes capable of rapid removal of toxic metals in acidic environments. The researchers believe that a…