Programs
Programs such as the following play critical roles in achieving council’s conservation and education goals.
Coldwater Heritage Partnership
Samantha Kutskel CHP Coordinator 814-359-5233
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Description: The Coldwater Heritage Partnership (CHP) provides leadership, coordination, technical assistance, and funding support for the evaluation, conservation and protection of Pennsylvania's coldwater streams.
Description: Created in 2001, the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies is contracted by the PA State Conservation Commission (SCC) to provide services to PA's Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program. The center’s efforts on this front include:
Eastern Abandoned Mine Program
Amy Wolfe TU Eastern Abandoned Mine Program Director 570-748-4901
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Description: Trout Unlimited's Eastern Abandoned Mine Program (EAMP) is focused on the conservation, protection, and restoration of coldwater fisheries and their watersheds that have been impacted by historic coal mining throughout the Appalachian region. With more than 8,000 stream miles polluted from abandoned mine drainage (AMD) just between Pennsylvania and West Virginia alone, AMD is cited by the Environmental Protection Agency as the single largest threat to the Appalachian environment. The main focus for Trout Unlimited's Eastern Abandoned Mine Program is the West Branch Susquehanna Restoration Initiative (WBSRI), which is a comprehensive and collaborative effort aimed at the restoration of coldwater streams and the ultimate recovery of the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Description: First Cast is TU's nationwide initiative to introduce youth to coldwater conservation through angling. The program is the result of a ground-breaking partnership between TU and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), working on the premise that many of our most dedicated conservationists are also avid anglers.
PATU Coldwater Conservation Corps
Katy Dunlap TU Eastern Water Projects Director 607-742-3331
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Description: National TU and the PA Council have teamed up to develop and implement a stream surveillance program called the PATU Coldwater Conservation Corps (CCC) to monitor water resources, conduct visual assessments, and report violations of state environmental laws to appropriate state agencies. CCC volunteers provide an extra set of eyes and ears on the ground, ensuring that special watersheds and coldwater resources are protected from the threats of environmental degradation.
PATU Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp
Mike Klimkos 717-243-3056
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Description: The award winning camp continues to emphasize improving our cold water resources by addressing environmental issues as well as teaching fly fishing techniques. The lessons and memories from camp will last a lifetime and will encourage students to become active immediately as well as grow into leaders of the future.
Samantha Kutskel TIC Program Coordinator 814-359-5114
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Description: Trout In the Classroom (TIC) is an environmental education program in which students learn about coldwater conservation while raising trout from eggs to fingerlings in a classroom aquarium. During the year each teacher tailors the program to fit his or her curriculum needs. Therefore, each program is unique.
Description: Trout Unlimited has created a new youth membership to bring the next generation of coldwater conservationists into TU. Youth members are called Stream Explorers and for $12 per year, kids receive:
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The following organizations are valuable partners of the PA Council of Trout Unlimited.
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TU is offering a new youth membership. For as little as $12 you can introduce a child to the wonders of clean water, wild fish and the joy of fly fishing.
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