Seneca Valley Trout Unlimited

All,

The Chapter is having another stream cleanup day. A few weeks ago we had a very successful clean-up of Little Seneca Creek. This time we will work on Great Seneca Creek  @ Black Rock Road. Black Rock Road is off of Route 28 to the north, or Route 118 to the west.

Wear”work clothing”, and bring gloves. Waders may be in order as well, or at least wear something you would be willing to get wet in if we need wade the stream to remove debris.

The Chapter will provide water.

Please contact Noel Gollehon (ngollehon@comcast.net) or Charles August (csaugust@comcast.net).

Looking forward to seeing you there……of course, one can fish afterward.

The May SVTU meeting will be held at the Up-County Center, at the northwest corner of Middlebrook Rd and Rte 118, in Germantown, MD. 

This month’s guest speaker was to be Vicki Blazer, a very well known Fishery Biologist/ Pathologist with the US Geological Survey’s National Fish Health Research Laboratory; however, a change in her busy schedule requires that she postpone her talk.

Check this site in a few days for an update on the program.

Volunteers needed for A.P. Hatchery trip

Hi Everyone,
We could use an extra hand or two on Friday April 16.  Ross, Greg and I are going to the Albert Powell Fish Hatchery to move files and whatever else of interest that we find out of their attic.  Greg is bringing his trailer, and depending on how much we get done, we may take it over to the Lawson building that day and unload, or we can let it sit in the trailer until a later date.
We don’t know the state of the materials, but safe to say it’s going to be a dirty job, since they’ve been in the attic so long (and I’ve been told the roof is leaky, so there may be water damage or animal issues).  Not to scare you off…  just be prepared to get your hands dirty!
The hatchery is up in Hagerstown.  Ross and I will be leaving from Annapolis and I assume Greg will be leaving from his place.  You can meet us there or catch a ride with us.  Please let me know if you can help out - thanks!
Ann
Ann Wheeler
Librarian
Carter Library and Information Resource Center
Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Phone: 410-260-8830
Fax: 410-260-8951
Email: awheeler@dnr.state.md.us

In addition to the cleanup on Little Seneca Creek, Seneca Valley Trout Unlimited will conduct a stream clean-up on Beaver Creek near Hagerstown on Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 am to noon.  So, you have a choice of locations on that date.  This is the stream that the Chapter has been partnering with the Beaver Creek Watershed Association, and others, on a restoration effort since 2004.  Come out and see the fruits of our labor!  Participants should meet at the pavilion on Beaver Creek Church Road.  Bring waders (if you have them) or waterproof/mudproof boots, work gloves, sunscreen, a hat, and water.  Snacks and water/sodas will be provided afterwards.  Non-members are welcome to join us!  Heavy duty trash bags will also be provided.  Hope to see you there.

Seneca Valley Trout Unlimited will conduct a stream clean-up on Little Seneca Creek on Saturday, April 17, from 9:00 am to noon.  Participants should meet in the parking lot of the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek, just north of where Clopper Road/Rte 117 crosses over Little Seneca Creek.  This is ~ a mile south of where Clopper meets Rte 121 or ~1.3 miles north of 118 (Germantown Road) and Clopper.  Bring waders (if you have them) or waterproof/mudproof boots, work gloves, sunscreen, a hat, and water.  Snacks and water/sodas will be provided afterwards.  Non-members are welcome to join us!  Heavy duty trash bags will be provided.

We will also have a second stream clean-up on June 26, but the stream has not yet been selected/confirmed.  Watch the site for more details on this second clean-up.

Beaver Creek Watershed Association & Chesapeake Bay Foundation will be planting trees along the banks of the lower section of Beaver Creek on the Baker Farm.

UPDATE: INFO ON PROJECT AND DIRECTIONS

Which is on Benevola/ Newcomber Road. The planting will start at 9:00 AM, Saturday March 20^th and will last until 500 trees are  planted.

 Antietam Tree Planting Saturday March 20th

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Saturday, March 20, 2010
9 am - 1 pm

Farm Stream Buffer Planting
Beaver Creek (Antietam Watershed) : 9427 Benevola Newcomer Road : Boonsboro, MD

This project is part of CBF’s Farm Stewardship Program in the Antietam Creek watershed. We will be planting over 1,000 native trees and shrubs on a dairy farm along the main-stem of Beaver Creek, a cold water fishery that is a favorite among fly fishermen. We encourage adults, families and community groups to come out for a day to help the Bay! Dress for the weather, refreshments and tools provided, but bring work gloves and shovels if you have them. Project partners include the Beaver Creek Watershed Association, Antietam Creek Watershed Alliance, Antietam Fly Anglers, Trout Unlimited, Antietam Watershed Association funding provided by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

To sign up, please contact Marcy Damon at 443-482-2156 or email MDrestoration@cbf.org <mailto:MDrestoration@cbf.org>

Directions

From Rt. 70 (from Hagerstown or Frederick):

Take Exit 35 South onto Rt. 66 (toward US-40 and Boonsboro), at end of exit turn left onto Mapleville Road, go 2.3 miles, turn right on Benevola Church Road, go 1.8 miles, you will come to Alt. Rt. 40, go straight across and make slight left, then turn onto Benevola Newcomer Road, go 1.1 miles and turn left onto the farm driveway and park near the main house and barns. (Planting will be held across the road from the main house.) CBF signs will be posted.

Information for all Volunteers:   EVENT is Rain or Sunshine!

What to Wear and Bring:

- Dress for the weather: Outdoor work clothes and sturdy shoes that can get wet and muddy.

- Work gloves

- Water Bottle (save some plastic, bring a reusable water bottle, jug water provided)

-We will have shovels and other tools on hand, but if you can bring an extra shovel, it would be a huge help. (Make sure it is marked with your name).

- Light Snacks and sodas provided, but bring a lunch if you wish

With the snow events of recent days I thought I would post this as a bit of a ”fishing booster shot”.  

This still is the only “show” in town, so mark your calendar.

35th ANNUAL NATIONAL CAPITAL ANGLING SHOW
NATIONAL CAPITAL CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited (NCC-TU) will hold its 35th Annual National Capital Angling Show on Saturday March 13, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, Maryland. 
INFORMATION
What: The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited (NCC-TU) presents its 35th Annual National Capital Angling Show. Proceeds benefit local watershed restoration, conservation education, and conservation projects.
When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 – 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Georgetown Preparatory School, 10900 Rockville Pike, in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Admission: Adults $10, youth 16 and under free.Featured speakers: Jack Dennis, legendary Jackson Hole Wyoming fly fishing guide, author, and fly tyer, speaking on “20 Places You Should Fly Fish Before You Die,” “How to Become A Better Streamer Fly Fisherman,” and “European Nymph Fishing: Hot New Techniques.” Also featured are Dave Rothrock on “Trout Stream Insects and Fly Designs to Match,” Wendell “Underwater Ozzie” Ozefovich on “Trout Feeding Lies,” humorist Bill Heavey, on “Fly Fishing Misadventures,” journalist Ed Gray, on “Flashes and Shadows: Caught in the Flow While Casting Toward Fish,” artist C.D. Clarke on Atlantic salmon or tropical saltwater fishing, Dr. Bob Bachman, on Modern Trout Management Concepts and Practices, Charlie Gougeon, “Trout and Bass Fishing Oppportunities in Maryland, Brandon White, on “Fishing the Chesapeake Through the Seasons With Fly and Light Tackle,” Dusty Wissmath, on “Getting Started in Fly Fishing.”

We are passing on information regarding a meeting that should be of interest to all! 

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a regional public meeting to discuss the state of the county?s streams.  The public will be encouraged to provide input on watershed-specific restoration plans that address stream pollution in their area and meet new stormwater permit requirements.

For more information, go to http://montgomerycountymd.gov/dep and click on “Stormwater Permit (MS4)”

Montgomery County Stormwater Restoration Implementation Strategy Team

The date for the tree planting along Hunting Creek is October 31, 2009 from 9 AM to Noon. The project requires 5 to 10 people. The Park will be providing all the trees and equipment/supplies that we planters will need to plant the trees. At this point in time, we have two volunteers. We are to meet at the Park Headquarters at 9 AM - 10/31/09.If any SVTU member or friend is interested please contact Board member Charles August at ags53@verizon.net.

As reported in the Chapter meeting May 27th we just received notice from the Montgomery County Parks folks regarding the schedule for this event.  The Chapter and Montgomery Parks are co-sponsoring a free fly-fishing workshop and picnic for children ages 10-17 years.    

• DATE: Scheduled for SATURDAY, JUNE 13 - FROM 8:00 AM TO 11: 30 AM. 
• LOCATION:  Black Hill Regional Park on the lake below the Visitor’s center next to the pontoon boat launch.  
• PRIMARY CONTACT:   Dick Switalski DSwitalski@comcast.net    or Noel Gollehon ngollehon@comcast.net