Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Conserving, protecting, and restoring Spring Creek’s coldwater fishery and watershed

SCCTU accomplishes our mission through advocacy, conservation projects, and community outreach programs.

Join Us for Our Next Social Fishing Gathering

Social Fishing Gathering

Join us for a Cicada Summer Social Tying Night

Cicada Summer Social Tying Night

  • Monday, June 16

  • 6:00 PM

  • Voodoo Brewery

  • The cicadas are out — let’s tie some up! Bring your tying gear + materials to craft your best cicada patterns. Grab a drink, hang out, and get creative.

    Get ready for good vibes, bugs, and brews.  

Thanks for Making the Annual Family Fishing Picnic a Big Success

Sunday, June 1 | 1–5 PM at Tussey Mountain Pond

Thanks to the 70 volunteers and 353 guests who joined us for a great afternoon of fishing and outdoor fun. Our guests used over 85 fishing rods and 1,000 worms, which made for a productive afternoon catching a variety of fish, such as bass, perch, and sunfish. Quite a few kids caught their first fish at this event! They also participated in casting practice, tied fishing knots, explored bug ID, and hopped in a canoe for a peaceful paddle. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event.

Thanks for Donating to SCCTU During Centre Gives!

Thanks to your incredible generosity during Centre Gives, we raised $2,872 to support local conservation efforts and protect the natural places we all cherish. We’re so grateful for your support — thank you! 🌿🙏

SCCTU Celebrates a Triple Triumph with 3 Prestigious PATU Awards!

Ken Sink Award for Outstanding Service to PATUs Conservation Mission:

This esteemed award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to PATU’s mission. It recognizes someone with a long-standing commitment to coldwater conservation, protection, and restoration, as well as exemplary volunteerism and leadership.

Recipient: Bob Vierck

Diversity Award:

This prestigious award honors a chapter that exemplifies diversity among its members. It is vital for chapters to actively engage youth, women, and men, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment. Such diversity not only strengthens the chapter’s sustainability but also allows seasoned members to share their knowledge with newcomers.

Recipient: Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Outstanding Coldwater Conservationist - Professional:

This esteemed award recognizes an individual from a governmental agency, private enterprise, or non-profit organization who has made exceptional contributions to advancing TU's mission of conserving, protecting, restoring, and sustaining Pennsylvania’s coldwater fisheries and watersheds.

Recipient: Adam Smith

Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh Habitat Improvement and Streambank Stabilization Project

Work continues at our stream and habitat restoration project on Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Project benefits include improved fish habitat, pollution reduction, stream access synergies for a future boardwalk replacement project, and improved Wildlife and FEN protection. The project has been progressing nicely, and we'll share more updates in the coming weeks.

The team has installed a toe wood-sod mat, sometimes called a brush mattress, to repair and protect part of the stream bank from erosion. The toe wood-sod mat is designed to look natural and is comprised of logs, branches, and other woody local vegetation. It also provides in stream cover for fish. Over time, the wood will deteriorate leaving a vegetated, stabilized bank.

Construction started on 07-26-2024. Initial construction was the access road and temporary bridge crossing starting at College Township and extending down to the confluence of Slab Cabin and Thompson Run.

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