| Clearwater Chapter |
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Calendar of Events Listing ** Click on item to see Events Information below list |
| July 31st, 2010: Rensselaer Land Trust Hoosic River Community Boating & Fishing Day |
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August 12th, 2010: EPA Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study, Binghamton, NY |
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August 13-15th, 2010: Casting For Recovery's Adirondack Retreat |
| September 15th, 2010: TU 2010 Annual Meeting, Waterville Valley, NH |
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October 5th - December 14th, 2010: Fly-Tying Classes at HVCC, Troy, NY |
Events Information |
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Batten Kill Cleanup Days 2010 Next day TBA
Rte
313 Rest area ~3 miles East of
Clearwater
Chapter adopted a ~3 mile stretch of Rte 313 next to it's home water, the Batten Kill, and 4 times per year we’ll spend an hour or so picking up roadside
debris then enjoy a picnic afterwards with our friends from the
Batten Kill Conservancy. (Plus, maybe some members will be willing to share their ‘secret’ fishing spots on the Batten Kill to those who participate…). |
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August 12th, 2010 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study
Binghamton, N.Y. Anderson Performing Arts Center at Binghamton University
Three sessions: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. EDT Contact: Elias Rodriguez, (212) 637-3664,
(New York, N.Y. – June 18, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting four public information meetings on the proposed study of the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and its potential impacts on drinking water. Hydraulic fracturing is a process that drills vertical and horizontal cracks underground that help withdraw gas or oil from coalbeds, shale and other geological formations. By pumping fracturing fluids (water and chemical additives) and sands into rock formations, fractures are created in the formation from which natural gas or oil can be more easily extracted. The meetings will provide public information about the proposed study scope and design. EPA will solicit public comments on the draft study plan.
There are several public meetings that will be held on the following dates nationwide:
Natural gas plays a key role in our nation’s clean energy future and hydraulic fracturing is one way of accessing this vital resource. However, serious concerns have been raised about hydraulic fracturing’s potential impact on drinking water, human health and the environment. To address these concerns, EPA announced in March that it will study the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on drinking water.
To
support the initial planning phase and guide the
development of the study plan, the agency sought
suggestions and comments from the EPA Science
Advisory Board (SAB)—an independent, external
federal advisory committee. The agency will use this
advice and extensive stakeholder input to guide the
design of the study. Stakeholders are requested to pre-register for the meetings at least 72 hours before each meeting.
More information on the meetings: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/uic/wells_hydrofrac.html |
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September 15th, 2010 Trout Unlimited 2010 Annual Meeting Please join us September 15-19, 2010 for TU's Annual Meeting at the Waterville Valley Conference and Event Center in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Waterville Valley is located in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest. Don’t forget to nominate a deserving volunteer(s) for the 2010 National Awards. Nominations are due by August 2, 2010. General Registration Fee of $300 includes meals and events Friday and Saturday. (Early Bird Discount, registration before July 1st, for only $275) Additional events include a hosted fishing trip ($50/each) with local members, an incredible conservation tour ($25/each) and a 9-hole fly casting tournament ($10/each). Please register for these events in addition to your general registration. There will be a chance to win a fabulous door prize during the conservation tour. Participants planning to take advantage of entire conference activities and meals must pay full registration fees. Conference attendees will receive meal tickets, which will be required for entrance at each meal. For those who will be attending the BBQ and/or banquet only, please use the BBQ/banquet only registration form. BBQ tickets are $45 per person / Banquet tickets are $90 per person. Don't forget to make your hotel reservations!
Room Rates are per night and are inclusive of the Tax and Resort Fee. Each of the above lodges offers a Summer Unlimited Activity Pass to each attendee, which is valid for each day during your stay. Reference: TU Annual Meeting for room block |
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October 5th - December 14th, 2010 Homewaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring a Fly-tying class at Hudson Valley Community College's Professional Education program this Fall semester. The course description is as follows: Fly-Tying: Learn -2- Tie: Course participants will learn basic entomology, the identification of aquatic and terrestrial insects and their life cycles. Students will apply the above knowledge along with basic and advanced fly-tying techniques to create life like insect patterns for fly-fishing. Interactive "how -to- videos" and guest speakers will intersperse all lecture sessions. All course materials are provided along with free use of fly-tying tools ,vises and materials. Personal eye protection and or eyeglass magnification should be provide by students. This course is open to individuals age 14 and up. 10 Sessions Please contact
Caelynn Prylo, Assistant Director Office of Community &
Professional Education, for registration
dates. |
Past Events |
November 16th - Chapter General Meeting
Please visit their site, make a donation, volunteer, or support Casting for Recovery's belief in "To Fish is to Hope" Casting for Recovery is holding an ADIRONDACK RETREAT at Wiawaka on Lake George on August 13-15, 2010 If you wish to volunteer or make a donation to Casting for Recovery, please make a note that it's for this Adirondack Retreat in 2010. Please donate or volunteer your time for this very important cause.
Casting for Recovery® (CFR), founded in 1996, is a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. We enhance the lives of breast cancer survivors by offering no-cost retreats tailored to promote and support mental and physical healing through shared experiences and the learning of new skills. At the end of 2008 we have served 3,500 women through the delivery of 269 retreats, helped by over 1,000 volunteers nationwide. Through 2½-day retreats, the sport of fly-fishing is used to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The effective balance between the physical benefits of the gentle exercise provided by fly-fishing and the counseling curriculum benefits women at any age and any stage of treatment or recovery. The program allows women to get away from their cancer, while providing support from the medical/psychosocial professionals present at every retreat. |
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April 19th, 2010 April General Meeting Speaker: Ken Tutalo
Baxter House River Outfitters presented an excellent talk on 'Fishing the East Branch of the Delaware' Ken Tutalo, the owner of the Baxter House River Outfitters, has been fishing the waters of the Upper Delaware for over 30 years. Over the last 10 years while operating the Baxter House, Ken has shared his knowledge and love of the local waters with hundreds of people. When not guiding or helping customers in the Fly Shop, Ken can usually be found stalking the glass like pools of the East Branch for Wary Browns or wading the pockets of the Lower Beaverkill for Wild Rainbows. During the winter months Ken is a regular at the Winter Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Shows where he demonstrates fly tying techniques and gives seminars on topics pertaining to the Upper Delaware River System and Fly Fishing for Trout. Ken also publishes the daily fishing report on the Baxter House Website, which is read by thousands weekly from April through November. Ken has also appeared on Fly Fishing DVD’s and on television. His most recent project was the Discovery Channel Program “Fishing Road Trip USA” which appeared on Discovery Travel. Baxter House River Outfitters Website
Guest Tier: Ron Boutin All are welcome. Meetings are held at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel about a mile east of the end of the Northway (I-87). We start with a guest fly tier at 6:30pm and our presentation begins about an hour later. Admission to our meetings is free and public is always invited, so please bring a friend(s) and meet with many of the local 'expert' Fly Fishers, Fly Tiers, and Conservationists. |
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May 17th, 2010 May General Meeting Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 17th, 2010 May's speaker was Wes Gillingham from the Catskill Mountain Keeper with a presentation on the environmental impacts of hydrofracking in Marcellus shale for natural gas. Our guest Fly Tier was Mike Walchko Be sure to take part in the monthly fly swap! The public is always invited and admission is free. |
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June 21st, 2010 June General Meeting Speaker: Scott Cuppett, Hudson River Estuary Program
Scott provided an
overview of the Hudson
River Estuary Program and what their watershed approach to protecting
and restoring tributaries of the
Hudson River Estuary.
His talk included baseline information on the overall quality of streams
and rivers in the Hudson Estuary watershed, as well as their
community-based approach to conserve and manage our river systems. Some
highlights of his talk were focused on threats to our waterways,
streamside re-vegetation, dam removal, enhanced storm water techniques, and
citizen science opportunities, such as
water quality and river herring monitoring. Guest Fly Tier: Richard Atkinson
Elections for Officers were also held in June and this was the last general meeting until September. Have a great summer! All are welcome. Meetings are held at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel about a mile east of the end of the Northway (I-87). We start with a guest fly tier at 6:30pm and our presentation begins about an hour later. Admission to our meetings is free and public is always invited, so please bring a friend(s) and meet with many of the local 'expert' Fly Fishers, Fly Tiers, and Conservationists. |
