Trout Unlimited (TU) Mission
To conserve, protect, and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds so future generations can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters.
TU Approach
TU has a basic approach to its conservation strategy.
1. We use the best available science and research to protect headwater spawning habitat for native trout.
We reconnect tributaries with their rivers to ensure resilience, and we restore waters where development
has impacted trout and the opportunity to fish for them.
2. We sustain our work on the ground by:
• Using the best research provided by the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to drive conservation
priorities in the state;
• Promoting and maintaining a strong legal and regulatory framework to protect fish and fishing
opportunity;
• Connecting with passionate anglers who want to give back to the resource they value so much;
• Increasing our ability to engage TU members in conservation by training, educating and building a
strong community of angler advocates;
• Connecting with generous partners in support of our financial realm; and
• Helping members connect and communicate with one another via our website, TROUT Magazine and
the TU Blog.
ACTU Approach
ACTU, over the years, has pursued and advanced TU's mission in the following ways:
• Spearheading the stream habitat improvement of numerous watersheds in Adams County, including:
the Conewago Creek, Conococheague Creek, Marsh Creek, Mountain Creek, Latimore Creek and
Opossum Creek;
• Advocating for responsible real estate development through crafting agreements with various
developers, governing storm water runoff and other watershed protection issues, in partnership with
the Adams County Conservation District;
• Leading the creation of handicapped fishing access on Latimore Creek;
• Leading ongoing stewardship and monitoring of cold water watersheds;
• Supporting an active grant and education program designed to assist landowners to become better
stewards of their riparian watersheds;
• Working closely with the Pennsylvania State DCNR and Adams County Conservation District to
secure reimbursement for seedlings and fencing along streams to help control erosion; and
• Sponsoring monthly speakers on fishing, fly tying, endangered species, and other conservation-related
topics.
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Program
Adams County has historically been home to one of the largest TIC programs in Pennsylvania. ACTU recently assumed leadership of the program and are working hard to ensure the TIC Program continues to thrive in county schools. To learn more about TIC, please visit http://www.patroutintheclassroom.org
Awards
Chapter Awards:
ACTU is the proud recipient of the following national-level and state-level awards:
2020 Best Small Chapter Award from PA TU
2004 National Prestigious Gold Trout Award from National TU
Individual Awards:
Each year, the Chapter presents the PA Fish and Boat Commission Adopt-A-Stream Award and the David Swope Merit and Recognition Award to active members who have demonstrated their commitment to the ACTU mission. We are pleased to recognize the following award winners:
PFBC Adopt-a-Stream Chapter Merit and Recognition
2023 Mike Waldron Jerry Gladfelter
2022 Frank Kozak Rick Franzese
2021 Buzz Dettinburn Howard Hellyer
2020 Gary Perry Jerry Gladfelter
2019 Richard Lewis Cindy Staub
2018 April Swope Hank Rajotte
2016 Larry Hartlaub Richard Lewis
2015 Dave Swope Rebecca Plesic
2014 Gary Toner Amy Stum
2013 Chris Plesic Joe Whitmore
2012 Andy Murray Jetsy Murray
2011 Edwin McGlaughlin Mona Lippert
2010 Dave Swope Joe Heine
2009 Mark Kessler Bob Marchio
2008 Edwin McGlaughlin Dave Lippert
2007 Dick Killen Peg Bucher
2006 Mike Hossler
2005 Terry Sipe Dave Swope
2004 Dave Swope Terry Sipe
2003 Randy Wildasin Edwin McGlaughlin
2002 Mike Hossler Dan Herrick
2001 Dan Herrick & Bert Weisman (NVTU) Randy Wildasin
2000 Rick James Mel Brown
1999 Mel Brown Rick James
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