FTTU NEEDS MORE ACTIVE MEMBERS
For the first time in recent memory we do not have enough candidates to fill out all four officer positions for 2011-2012. Our organization depends on volunteers to effectively carry out Trout Unlimted's mission in Westmoreland County. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available with FTTU that do not require a long term commitment. The officers and directors of FTTU would like to extend an invitation to all of our members to attend a meeting, meet the FTTU gang and learn how members can contribute to the chapter. See the Meetings Page for times and locations.
MILL CREEK PROJECT POSTPONED UNTIL 2012
The habitat improvement project scheduled for August 15 on lower Mill Creek has been pushed back to next year. The work was initially to be done in 2012, but when an opening appeared in the Pa Fish & Boat Commission Habiat Division schedule, it was bumped up to the August date. However, since the work area is near the school sports fields and football practice was getting underway, it was decided to reschedule for 2012.The project involves single and multi log deflectors, a mud sill crib and boulder placement.
FTTU RECIEVES GRANTS
Our chapter was awarded 3 grants in 2011. The largest at $6,000 comes from the Coldwater Heritage Partnership, a cooperative effort between Trout Unlimited, DCNR, the Pa Fish and Boat Commission and the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds. This grant will be put towards a project on lower Mill Creek near Ligonier that will be done in 2012. We also recieved $370 from the State Council for our Trout in the Classroom projects. FTTU director Ralph Koscianski won a “Hands for Volunteers” grant from Prudential. The $250 grant was used to purchase limestone sand for our Rock Run project.
