COVID QUARAN-TYING

Have you been observing a little social isolation time lately? Have you taken advantage of it to replenish your fly supply? I have... click on this link (Bob’s Flies) to see the fruits of my feeble efforts to fool Mother Nature.

If you would like to display your efforts on the KSTU BLOGSPOT, just drop me an email and I will get you set up here. Tight lines in these trying times!

LITTLE MAHONING MACRO STREAM ASSESSMENT

The assessment will take place today at 6 pm. Meet at the Grist Mill Stone on East Creek Road. All CDC COVID outdoor activity guidelines are expected to be followed by participants. Anyone is welcome to attend and help with the assessment. If you have never been part of one of these now is your chance.

KSTU LITTLE MAHONING CREEK SPRING MACROINVERTEBRATE SURVEY

The delayed annual Spring macro survey is being tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2020. Time is still to be decided but is generally scheduled for the afternoon hours. CDC social distancing guidelines for COVID-19 will be in effect for participants, as will the use of mask and gloves. The group will meet at the Millstone marker on East Creek Road upstream of Rochester, Indiana County, PA. Stay tuned to the blog for final decision and time if we can conduct the survey.

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

KSTU Board and Member Meetings

Dennis Goodlin, PA licensed guide from Northern Cambria, will present a program on Tues. March 10, 7:00pm at the Indiana Golf and Country Club, detailing the restoration efforts that lead to the recovery of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River from once being an acid mine impacted river into a self-sustaining wild trout fishery. These improvements resulted in Pa Fish and Boat designating 26.1 miles of the West Branch as wild trout catch-and -release all tackle regulated fishery. Goodlin will also discuss the hatches, fly patterns and fishing techniques relative to the river.

2020 Event Calendar
April 4th Annual Banquet: Indian Springs Golf and Country Club.
May 12th Little Mahoning/Cessna Run macro invertebrate survey.
Our meetings are open to the public. Board meets at 5:30