Little Mahoning Creek Macroinvertebrate Spring Survey on hold.

Due to the observance of social distancing required by the current Coronavirus pandemic, our spring water quality testing and macroinvertebrate survey is postponed to a date to be announced later.
Stay distant, stay safe and stay healthy!

Saltsburg Middle/High School TIC Release

Unfortunately, due to the closing of our local schools and cancellation of all school events, the annual SMHS Environmental Field Day, which included their “Trout In The Classroom” program’s fish release, will not happen this year. KSTU volunteers help out with fly tying demonstrations, fly casting lessons and macroinvertebrate presentations. Students rotate through various learning stations that include stream insect survey sampling’s, pH and other water chemistry measurement and the negative biological impact of Acid Mine Discharge from our coal mining history.

Linsey Palazzi, SMHS Gifted Program Teacher, and her children took care of the release of this year’s fingerling crop. The fish were planted at the Blackleggs Memorial Park site and will hopefully someday help in the restoration of a population in that stream.

KEN SINK FUNDRAISER BANQUET IS POSTPONED!!!

March 16, 2020

To KSTU Chapter Members & Guest,

I have received a communication from Chris Wood, President & CEO of Trout Unlimited strongly urging TU chapters to consider postponing banquets and chapter meetings until we get a better handle on the best way to minimize exposure to COVID-19.

As we continue to feel the increased impact of Corona virus and in the best interest of our valued chapter membership, guest, officers, and board members we are going to postpone our April 4th fundraiser banquet in order to keep everyone safe and healthy. The event will be rescheduled early fall (September), date to be determined. If you are currently registered and have submitted payment there will be two options.

1. We can keep your paid registration until the event occurs. Or
2. If you would prefer a refund at this time, please contact Bob Sagely (kstupa12@gmail.com) or Keith Ewing (goirish50@gmail.com).

KSTU will also be postponing chapter meetings until further notice.

Thank you for your patience as we navigate this challenging situation one day at a time and attempt to mitigate the Corona virus.

Keith Ewing

KSTU President