Author: Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited

click the picture below to be taken to the full article published on the Washington Post website

For the twelfth year in a row, the Outdoor Foundation and Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation have teamed up to produce the special report on fishing to provide a comprehensive look at overall trends in participation as well as detailed information on specific fishing categories.

Insights include motivations, barriers and preferences of key groups. the report also identifies opportunities for engaging new audiences in fishing and examines less tangible perceptions about the sport. special sections are dedicated to youth, hispanic americans and females – under representative populations with potential for significant growth.

To see the full report, click here

Two members of the Chapter attended the annual PATU meeting in Bellefonte. It was an informative meeting and it was great to see friends, and make new ones, from around the State.

Chapter President Walt Nicholson was recognized by PATU President Greg Malaska for his dedication and knowledge of our regions waterways. Greg said that Walt strives to keep on top of the issues affecting, or that may affect, the waterways and if any information is needed, Walt is the guy he can rely on for information.

The Chapter also received recognition for having the best chapter newsletter. Pictured below is Rachel Kester, PATU Program Director and Greg Malaska, PATU President presenting Bob Baker with the Samuel Slaymaker Award for Best Chapter Newsletter for 2022.

The Chapter wants to thank everyone who has worked so hard and has contributed to the Chapter in the last year. The recognitions that we received are a reflection of your dedication and commitment to protecting, conserving and restoring the coldwater streams of north central Pennsylvania

What a great night for our annual picnic last evening with the Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association. The weather cooperated and we had over 50 people attend. We want to thank Bobby Hughes and Tom Clark for giving updates on the AMD on the upper Loyalsock Creek Watershed. We also want to give a big thank you to Dr. Mel Zimmerman, Lycoming College, the Clean Water Institute and its Interns for opening their Biology Field Station to us and allowing us to tour the property and hold our picnic and meeting.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has received significant public comments on a proposed rule aimed at aquatic invasive species prevention, fish health, and stocking fish in waters of the Commonwealth.

This proposal is expected to be the primary topic discussed at the Fisheries and Hatcheries Committee meeting scheduled for September 28 at the PFBC headquarters in Harrisburg. The upcoming meeting is intended to be informational, and no votes are scheduled to occur.

The 90-day, formal public comment period for the proposal concludes on September 17; however, the PFBC will accept comments from interested parties beyond that date.

Read more: http://ow.ly/5ca550KIZTT

On September 5 (Labor Day), a rainstorm caused the wash out of erosion and sedimentation controls and a very heavy sediment plume in Loyalsock Creek for several miles downstream of the construction site that was reported to DEP by Friends of the ‘Sock.

Click the link beloe to see the story published by the PA Environment Digest Blog on September 13, 2022

http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2022/09/dep-fish-boat-commission-investigating.html?m=1

Using science that seems a bit like trickery, Pennsylvania fish hatcheries are giving Mother Nature a jump-start and Pennsylvania anglers bigger brown trout to catch each spring.

Watch the video to learn more about the Light House Program, which tricks fish into spawning in June and July instead of November and December.

https://fb.watch/fqSk7c0lbh/

http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2022/09/exceptional-value-water-quality.html

As a way to mark the 50th anniversary of the national Clean Water Act, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, with support from the Degenstein Foundation, is holding a Clean Water Celebration on Oct. 15, 2022, in Lewisburg

Included in the experience will be:

10 a.m. to noon: A free slate of events focused on community interaction in Lewisburg’s Hufnagle Park. This will include presentations, hands-on activities, live music and other opportunities.

12:45 p.m.: A special screening of the new documentary “American River” at the Campus Theatre with filmmaker Scott Morris in attendance. A panel discussion featuring Morris and local Susquehanna River experts will follow the film. Cost for this is $10 per ticket.

Find out more about the event, get your tickets and watch for updates on the event by clicking here.