Seneca Valley Trout Unlimited

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 

The Chapter is sponsoring a Casting Clinic with Master Caster / Instructor / Chapter VP David Cleaves, as announced at the Chapter meeting May 27th. Original plans changed  due to limited facility availablity. 

• Date: Saturday June 6 TIME: 9 AM to Noon 
• Location:  Seneca Creek State Park off Clopper Road 
• Fees are: $50 for TU members / $75 for non-members.  All proceeds go to the Chapter, 
• Number of attendees is limited - several folks have signed up already. 

Join TU staff and DC area volunteers for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association’s (AFFTA) Family & Youth Casting Call & the Jim Range National Casting Call at Fletcher’s Cove in Washington, DC, April 26 & 27, 2009. TU is an active partner in planning the day’s events, and we are looking for volunteers.  From teaching kids to fish to manning registration tables, we will need many volunteers to make each day go smoothly. This is also a great opportunity for TU volunteers to educate Congress, the Administration and the public on fisheries and aquatic habitat issues. If you are interested in volunteering, please go to www.nationalcastingcall.com/volunteer.  If you have a specific area that you would like to help out in – education, fishing instruction, etc. – make sure that you note it in the comments section so we can get you scheduled to help doing something you are most comfortable with. All volunteers will receive a complimentary Redington fly fishing shirt for their efforts.Sunday, April 26:  AFFTA’s Family & Youth Casting Call 
This action-packed afternoon will give metro-DC residents a chance to fish and to learn more about fish and fishing from some of the country’s leading experts. The Junior Ranger Badge program, fly tying instruction from Family Tyes and hands-on exhibits from participating partners will give families the opportunity to explore, learn about and protect one of our most precious natural resources.

Monday, April 27: AFFTA’s Jim Range National Casting Call
This event is designed to educate our nation’s leaders on the importance of conservation by taking them fishing on the Potomac River.

What better way to highlight the importance of fisheries conservation than by spending a day fishing on the banks of the Potomac River at Fletcher’s Cove in the heart of Washington, DC.  

We hope to see you there,
David M. Rogers
Director of Volunteer Operations
TROUT UNLIMITED 
drogers@tu.org

There is a major planting effort scheduled for SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2009VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! SVTU IS VERY COMMITTED TO THIS ONGOING PROJECT! HERE ARE THE SPECIFICS!Beaver Creek Stream Buffer Planting and RestorationAntietam Watershed (near Hagerstown)19826 Benevola Newcomer RoadBoonsboro, MD 21713This project is part of CBF’s Farm Stewardship Program in the Antietam watershed. We will be restoring riparian habitat for the cold-water fishery within this Antietam sub watershed by planting hundreds of native trees and shrubs and live stakes.  We encourage individuals, 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, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Antietam Watershed Association, Mid-Atlantic Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, US Forest Service and the US Fish & Wildlife Service.  To sign up, please contact Marcy Damon at 443-482-2156 or email mdamon@cbf.org DirectionsFrom 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, turn left onto Benevola Newcomer Road, go 0.2 miles and turn left to park near the barns. (Planting will be held across the road in back of the main house.) CBF signs will be posted.  Information for all Volunteers: Rain or Sunshine! What to Wear and Bring: Dress for the weather: Outdoor work clothes and sturdy shoes that can get wet and muddy. If you want to do in-stream work, wear high rubber boots or hip waders. Work gloves. Water Bottle We will have shovels and other tools on hand, but if you can bring an extra shovel, it would be a huge help. (Refreshments and drinks provided!)       Bathrooms  : A Portapotty will be provided. There are also several gas stations nearby.

The Chapter supports the annual Trout Fishing Clinic for Children sponsored by Maryland Parks and Planning Commission (MPPC).

The MPPC wil provide the gear - spinning rods/reels - for the children. 

The Chapter is committed to supporting this activity.  VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED.

DATE:  WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2009

TIME:   VOLUNTEERS REPORT 1:00 PM /   CLINIC IS SCHEDULED FOR 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

LOCATION: ISAAC WALTON LEAGUE POND :   707 CONSERVATION LANE, GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

CONSERVATION LANE IS LOCATED OFF OF MUDDY BRANCH ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE NORTH OF GREAT SENECA HIGHWAY. 

Just a follow-up reminder for those in the SVTU interested.  See below for specifics.

John Brognard of PVFF sent this update from an earlier announcement:  

On Sunday March 22, 2009 we plan to hold a clean-up on Big Hunting Creek.
Members from Potomac Patuxent and National Capitol TU chapters will join us
in this project. We plan to meet at Frank Benz Pond at 1:00 PM.

Please bring gloves, a pick-up-stick (if you have one) and plastic bags
to collect
garbage. We will put the trash in the dumpster behind the Cunningham Falls
park office across from the boat ramp. If you have questions, Please  give me
a call at 301-371-4205.

Hope to see you Sunday,
John Brognard