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WINNER OF NATIONAL TU BEST STATE COUNCIL NEWSLETTER AWARD 2007 Fall 2011 Publication of the Pa. Council of Trout Unlimited www.patrout.org Keystone Trout tactics... Coldwater Conference set for Feb. 24-25 PA Council of Trout Unlimited will be hosting the 10th Keystone Coldwater Conference Feb. 24-25, 2012 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State Brad Isles Photo College, PA. George Daniel, a two-time national fly fishing champion and head coach of the This conference is designed for grass- Fly Fishing Team USA, discusses nymph fishing tactics during a demonstration at roots members from nonprofit organiza- the PA Council of Trout Unlimited’s annual meeting Oct. 1 at Fisherman’s Paradise. tions such as Trout Unlimited, sportsmen’s groups and watershed associations, along TU announces important policy on with environmental professionals from conservation districts, agencies and con- stocking over native trout populations sulting firms to share ideas and concepts The National Leadership Council of These resolutions affirm that it is TU among diverse groups with the common Trout Unlimited was asked to conduct policy that all chapters and councils are interest of protecting our coldwater re- a survey regarding chapters or councils not to participate in the stocking of non- sources. stocking non-native, hatchery trout in native trout in streams that contain native This year’s conference is titled “Re- streams containing populations of native trout species (e.g. hatchery brown trout in sponsible Land Use: Protecting Habitat trout. At the 2011 Annual Meeting in Bend, streams with native brook trout). and Native Species,” with topics such as Oregon, the NLC discussed this, and the The resolutions: landscape fragmentation, buffer mainte- following resolutions were passed by the The National Leadership Council “RE- nance, stormwater management, invasive NLC, the Organizational Development SOLVED, that the NLC is opposed to species and development (pervious and Committee of the Board and the Board of chapters or councils stocking of non-native See CONFERENCE, page 2 Trustees. See STOCKING, page 3 IN THIS ISSUE CVTU receives Gold Trout Award .........................2 Headwaters .............................................................8 Treasurer’s Report..................................................3 TIC Report ............................................................. 11 EXCOM Minutes ......................................................4 Chapter Reports ...................................................13 • Preservation of Letort Spring Run CVTU receives • Hosting the Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp Gold Trout Award • Work of the “Feet in The Stream At its annual meeting Sept. 14-18 in Gang” PA COUNCIL OF Bend, Ore., national Trout Unlimited rec- • Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show TROUT UNLIMITED ognized the Cumberland Valley Chapter • PA Fly Tying Championship PO Box 5148 of Trout Unlimited with its highest honor • Limestoner conservation banquet Bellefonte, PA – the Gold Trout Award. • Mentoring local high school fly fish- 16823 John Leonard, newly-elected CVTU ing clubs PRESIDENT -- Ken Undercoffer vice president, was on hand in Bend to • Sponsorship of four Trout in the Class- 1510 Village Road accept the award. With more than 400 TU room programs Clearfield, PA 16830 chapters in the nation, this is a tremendous • Project Healing Waters Phone: 814-765-1035 honor for CVTU. • Reel Recovery E-mail: [email protected] Some of the projects and activities that • Ladies’ fly fishing course VICE PRESIDENT -- led to this award include: • Winter fly tying course Charlie Charlesworth • The United States Army War College • Fly tying and casting demonstrations 200 Camins Parkway program • The Last Supper Clarks Summit, PA 18411 • The Street to Streams program for The application that CVTU submitted Phone: 570-586-3363 E-mail: [email protected] disadvantaged and probationary youth can be viewed at to www.homestead.com/ • Restoration of Big Spring Creek cvtu. Previously, Trout Unlimited awarded VICE PRESIDENT -- Brian Wagner • Dam removal on Yellow Breeches CVTU its 2005 Silver Trout National Con- 137 South New Street Creek servation Award. Nazareth, PA 18064 Phone: 484-894-8289 E-mail: [email protected] CONFERENCE Please fill out the registration form. Each from page 1 exhibitor space includes one complimen- TREASURER -- George Kutskel 107 Simmons Street tary registration. DuBois, PA 15801 impervious). Each additional exhibitor at a booth must Phone: 814-371-9290 The conference will begin on Feb. 24, also register for the conference at a cost E-mail: [email protected] with a Friday night social. Individuals have of $60 (by Jan. 31); $80 (beginning Feb. the opportunity to network and visit the ex- SECRETARY -- Bob Pennell 1). The exhibitor deadline is Feb. 1, 2012. 2319 Valley Road hibitors. The event will include appetizers Poster Information: Harrisburg, PA 17104 and a cash bar, along with opportunities to Posters are invited from watershed Phone: 717-236-1360 win some great prizes. organizations, Trout Unlimited chapters, E-mail: [email protected] On Saturday, Feb. 25, the program will students, and any other groups that have begin at 8:30 a.m. with our keynote speak- PA TROUT EDITOR & DESIGNER -- projects to share with the conference par- ers. Twelve breakout sessions will round Brad Isles ticipants. out the morning and afternoon, with top- P.O. Box 23 There is no charge for posters, which Grove City, PA 16127 ics related to protecting habitat and native should be no larger than 4 feet by 5 feet. Phone: 724-967-2832 species. Easels will be provided, but you must E-mail: [email protected] The presentations will highlight re- provide your own poster board. Poster search, case studies, proactive community PA TROUT ADVERTISING -- presenters do not receive free registration, Contact George Kutskel, Treasurer action, and targeted outreach and advocacy that have played a part in ensuring envi- and must register for the conference. Poster WEB EDITOR -- Bob Pennell ronmental protection. submissions will be accepted until Dec. 2319 Valley Road Exhibitor Information: 1, 2011. Please contact Samantha Kutskel Harrisburg, PA 17104 at [email protected] or at Phone: 717-236-1360 Table space (includes one complimen- E-mail: [email protected] tary registration): 814-359-5233. • Nonprofits and government agencies For more information or to register COPYRIGHT 2011 — $110 please visit http://www.outreach.psu.edu/ Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited • For-profits — $250 programs/coldwaterconservation/ or con- No portion may be reproduced tact Samantha Kutskel at 814-359-5233 or without permission. • Electricity, if needed — $39 • Additional table — $48 [email protected]. 2 PA TROUT ... Fall 2011 www.patrout.org Treasurer’s Report by PATU Treasurer George Kutskel PA COUNCIL OF TROUT By the time this gets to everyone the dust should have settled on another fiscal year. Chapter Donations UNLIMITED We have been making progress toward The following chapters have donated 2011 COMMITTEES hiring an additional staff person to help to further council’s mission, in addition to supporting fundraisers. Awards -- Gerry Miller the president with some of Council’s time • Allegheny Mountain 306 Baumgardner Drive consuming tasks. It’s our hope to have all • Donegal Harrisburg, PA 17112 this wrapped up early in 2012. • Adams County 717-583-2087 / [email protected] Our TIC raffle was held at the fall • Hokendauqua Coldwater Heritage Partnership Admin. meeting. The numbers of tickets sold were • Neshannock PATU, POB 5148, Bellefonte, PA 16823 down slightly from last year, due to the • Oil Creek 814-359-5233 • Spring Creek Coldwater Heritage Partnership TU Delegate tickets being held back until after chapter • Mountain Laurel banquet season. This year we will have Ken Undercoffer • Valley Forge 1510 Village Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830 them ready by the Keystone Coldwater 814-765-1035 / [email protected] Conference. While tickets will be mailed Memorial Donations Communications -- Bob Pennell to every chapter, individuals can purchase • For Frank Viozzi, from Linda Keller 2319 Valley Road, Harrisburg, PA 17104 as many as they like or be given books to • For L. Lavern Walker, from the 717-236-1360 / [email protected] sell. All proceeds go toward running the Cummings family Delaware River -- Lee Hartman TIC program, which this year will run 4978 Hancock Hwy., Equinunk, PA 18417 approximately $15,000. All start up and Another item that we have invested a 570-224-6371 / [email protected] equipment grants are funded separately. lot of time and money into is our website. Development -- George Kutskel Please support this program and make 107 Simmons St., DuBois, PA 15801 I receive about half the orders for items 814-371-9290 / [email protected] sure that your chapter does as well. using the order form from our website. As chair of the Development Committee, Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture -- Many are handwritten with an email Ken Undercoffer we could use more people to become address for us to respond to. That means 1510 Village Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830 involved and help with some of the funding the person could have saved a lot of time 814-765-1035 / [email protected] challenges that we face. This is true for all and made sure their order was processed Education -- Contact VP Charlie Charlesworth committees. With a membership of over quickly and error-free if they used the Environmental