Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog: Forest Fish – A Plan To Restore Habitat For Brook Trout In Pennsylvania

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog: Forest Fish – A Plan To Restore Habitat For Brook Trout In Pennsylvania

We have been lax in posting facts about our state fish. Another installment from our friends at Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited


In today’s edition of the Williamsport Sun Gazette (Tuesday March 8, 2022) they incorrectly stated that our monthly meeting was being held tonight. This is a mistake and our monthly meeting will be held tomorrow Wednesday March 9, 2022 at the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church at 7 pm.
We are sorry for this mistake and any inconveniences that it may have caused. If you have any questions, please let us know at susquehannatu@gmail.com.
The March issue of the Susquehanna Ripples is now available. You can get your copy here
PA Fish & Boat Commission’s Chief of Fisheries Management, David Nihart will make a presentation on the population dynamics of trout in wild trout streams and describe the Commission’s plans to monitor and protect the wild trout streams and resources throughout the state that have been identified through its unassessed waters initiative. The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited encourages the public to attend and learn about the Commission’s important role in conserving our environmental and recreational resources and share their thoughts, concerns and ideas.  For more information, please visit our website at https://susquehannatu.com/.
When: Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Covenant Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, at the rear of 807 West Fourth Street in Williamsport (enter off of Campbell St.)
Another installment from our friends at Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
And we move on to class 102 of our Brook Trout Conservation Educational Series! đź’¦
What makes a Brookie happy? We look into the “must-haves” checklist for an ideal Brook Trout habitat, and also point out why these specifics are so important for their survival.
Look for new installments every week or so!

Below is a link to an article published online today by the Philadelphia Inquirer. The article written by Jason Nark looks into the dirt and gravel program at Penn State and why it is so important
More info from our friends at Doc Fritchey Chapter of TU

The February 2022 issue of the Susquehanna Ripples is now available. You can download your copy below
John Zaktansky, the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper will describe the issues facing our home river watershed’s quality and aquatic life and the programs and people working together to make a real difference in improving and protecting the Susquehanna River and tributaries.  He has reported these stories in his new book, Sentinels of the Susquehanna. John’s program will be given at the monthly meeting of Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited. For more information about our chapter and how to watch by Zoom if you cannot attend in person, please see our website at https://susquehannatu.com/. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, at the rear of 807 West Fourth Street in Williamsport (enter off of Campbell St.).