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.

Winery Event: Save the Date!

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited!

Date: Thursday, September 4

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery

Celebrate conservation and camaraderie with us at a beautiful winery setting, complete with delicious bites from a local food truck and great company. Whether you're an avid angler or just enjoy a good evening under the vines, this event promises good vibes, tasty treats, and community connections.

More details to come—just be sure to mark your calendars!

We Need Committee Members!

EVENT AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for more of our members to participate and help us in our yearly activities. We are currently seeking members to join our Event and Fundraising Committee.

The Committee is a dedicated team of volunteers responsible for organizing and executing a signature fundraising event that supports the mission of SCCTU. The primary role of committee members is to plan our largest annual fundraiser, the Annual Banquet.

If you’re interested in serving on this committee, please hit the “I’m Interested in Volunteering” button below to send us an email.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Event Planning: Help design the event theme, schedule, and flow to create an engaging evening experience.

  • Outreach & Promotion: Collaborate on guest outreach, marketing materials, and ticket sales to boost attendance and awareness.

  • Sponsorship & Donations: Solicit auction items, sponsorships, and donations from local businesses and community partners.

  • Vendor Coordination: Work with caterers, food trucks, venue staff, and entertainers to ensure smooth logistics and operations.

  • Volunteer Management: Organize and direct on-site volunteers during setup, registration, and breakdown.

Ideal Committee Members Are:

  • Team players who are excited about event planning

  • Creative thinkers with strong attention to detail

  • Good communicators and networkers

  • Passionate about conservation and community engagement

Our 2nd Social Fishing Gathering this Year…

… was a great time. On June 11, we held our second Social Fishing night of the year on Fishing Creek in Mill Hall — pizza out of the truck bed, big stone fly hatches, and a whole lot of laughs! We met some new faces and shared a great evening on the water. Stay tuned for more “pop-up” fishing hangs — a perfect way to explore new spots and connect with awesome people.

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.

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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