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Thursday, October 13, 2016
Project tour @ Illick's Mill 10/20 4-5pm
Join Wildlands Conservancy Director of Ecological Restoration Kristie Fach on October 20th for a Conservation Project Tour of Monocacy Park Stream Restoration!
WHERE: Meet us under the pavilion at Monocacy Park – Illick’s Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA
We will review project plans for the much anticipated stream restoration of this cherished natural space. Key issues to be addressed include erosion, habitat loss and stream side management. Construction is set to begin in 2017. Efforts will focus on enhancing the natural habitat and fishing opportunities.
Friday, October 7, 2016
The Troutlook.com
Check out www.thetroutlook.com, which is a webpage dedicated to a research project on PA Brook Trout. The research is focusing on the effects of temperature change and the effects of stress related proteins.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Program Schedule now available
The program schedule is now available HERE! We hope you can join us at one of our great events.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Tree planting a huge success
On Saturday, October 1st, a group of about 15+ gathered to plant native trees and bushes along the Monocacy Creek near Bridal Path Rd. The group consisted of community partners from the Monocacy Chapter, Monocacy Creek Watershed Association, Moravian University Environmental Sciences Dept, Northapton County Conservation District, Masterwatershed Stewards, Master Gardeners and Wildlands Conservancy. We also had amazing help and support from the landowners. This type of project shows the importance of diverse partnerships when undertaking restoration projects, and poves that there are many in our community who value natural habitats. This project was financed in part by grants from the Coldwater Heritage Partnership, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, DCNR and donations from MCWA.
PA adds more streams to wild trout list, thanks in part to TU efforts
PA adds more streams to wild trout list, thanks in part to TU efforts: The presence of young-of-year trout indicates wild trout reproduction in a wild trout stream.
The presence of young-of-year trout indicates wild trout reproduction in a wild trout stream. Robust populations of macroinvertabrate insects, such as the pictured mayfly nymph, can provide information about a stream's overall health.
The presence of young-of-year trout indicates wild trout reproduction in a wild trout stream. Robust populations of macroinvertabrate insects, such as the pictured mayfly nymph, can provide information about a stream's overall health.
By Mark Taylor
Pennsylvania’s formal list of Class A and wild trout streams keeps growing, and Trout Unlimited has been playing a big role in helping it happen.
On Sept. 27 the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission voted to add 99 streams to its list of wild trout waters.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Tree planting party...Oct. 1 Volunteer now!
As part of the completion of phase 1 of the dam removal at Bridal Path Rd, we will be holding a riparian buffer planting work party on Oct. 1st from 9am- 12pm
The addition of at least 40 trees and shrubs will increase the shading of the stream, slow flood waters when heavy rain events occur, and provide habitat for wildlife
It is very important that our Chapter supports these efforts, as we have 100 volunteer hours needed to fulfill our grant obligations.
Parking will either be along Bridal Path Rd, or in the lots at the Sisters of St. Francis retreat center.
PLEASE RSVP TO KATE EBEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
kebel@wildlandspa.org
The addition of at least 40 trees and shrubs will increase the shading of the stream, slow flood waters when heavy rain events occur, and provide habitat for wildlife
It is very important that our Chapter supports these efforts, as we have 100 volunteer hours needed to fulfill our grant obligations.
Parking will either be along Bridal Path Rd, or in the lots at the Sisters of St. Francis retreat center.
PLEASE RSVP TO KATE EBEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
kebel@wildlandspa.org
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Membership meeting September 27th
The first monthly meeting of fall 2016 for the Monocacy Chapter of TU will be held on September 27th @ 7pm. Meetings take place at the DAR House on 8th Ave, which is located in the Rose Garden Park. All meetings are free and open to the public.
This month will be a meet and greet event where we will focus on getting to know any new members, share fishing stories and review what the Chapter has been doing over the summer.
Pizza and soda will be served.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Habitat diversity leads to better stream health and fishing opportunities
Habitat diversity leads to better stream health and fishing opportunities: TU Science staff Dan Dauwalter, Kurt Fesenmyer, Tucker Porter (BLM), and John Walrath electrofishing in Goose Creek.By Dan DauwalterHabitat complexity and diversity are characteristics of healthy streams.
Without Edwards Dam, fish and birds thrive on the Kennebec
AUGUSTA — The first water to flow through when Edwards Dam was breached 15 years ago was brown and thick with mud from the earthen cofferdam built for the occasion.
Environmental and fisheries advocates say the Kennebec River has been looking better and getting healthier ever since the 917-foot-long dam was removed on July 1, 1999, returning 17 miles of upstream water to free-flowing after they were blocked by the dam for the previous 172 years.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
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