Rocky River Trout Unlimited is involved in a a number of coldwater conservation efforts. Mid-1980, the Chapter adopted the headwaters of Wilson Creek under the state Adopt-A-Stream program, (upper) Wilson Creek which is Catch-and-Release, Artificial Lures Only (C&R/L) regulated. This includes the entire watershed above the Edgemont, Ltd. private club in edgemont which is primarily USDA Forest Service managed. In 2013, the Chapter expanded the adoption to include the (lower) Wilson Creek DH, the Delayed Harvest (DH) regulated section below the community of Edgemont. Our members frequently fish Wilson Creek and provide an extensive Stream Watch capability as well as an annual Stream Clean-up.
Rocky River Trout Unlimited members are heavily involved in a number of other coldwater conservation projects:
South Mountain State Park Trout Enhancement and Restoration
Stone Mountain State Park Conservation Efforts
Native Fish Conservaton Area - Little Tennessee River watershed
Land (Riparian Zone) Protection - North Mills Creek access, Rocky Fork acquition, East French Broad headwaters acquitions, etc.
NC Camo Coalition - coldwater fisheries advocacy conducted by NC Wildlife Federation for Rocky River Trout Unlimited as an affiliate
A representative for Rocky River Trout Unlimited serves on the North Carolina state council of Trout Unlimited (NCTU) Conservation Committee and promotes our Chapter support through fund raising and/or with member volunteers. Following are projects supported by Rocky River Trout Unlimited:
Rocky River Trout Unlimited members are heavily involved in a number of other coldwater conservation projects:
South Mountain State Park Trout Enhancement and Restoration
Stone Mountain State Park Conservation Efforts
Native Fish Conservaton Area - Little Tennessee River watershed
Land (Riparian Zone) Protection - North Mills Creek access, Rocky Fork acquition, East French Broad headwaters acquitions, etc.
NC Camo Coalition - coldwater fisheries advocacy conducted by NC Wildlife Federation for Rocky River Trout Unlimited as an affiliate
A representative for Rocky River Trout Unlimited serves on the North Carolina state council of Trout Unlimited (NCTU) Conservation Committee and promotes our Chapter support through fund raising and/or with member volunteers. Following are projects supported by Rocky River Trout Unlimited:
Walkbridge construction break on Goose Creek, tirb to Muddy Creek.
Muddy Creek carrying a heavy sediment load into the Catawba River.
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NCTU Projects
NCTU is actively engaged in many conservation initiatives across the State. Rocky River Trout Unlimited members may participate in the projects that are in need of volunteer labor such as building a walkbridge over Goose Creek.. Muddy Creek Muddy Creek is just what its name implies; it's muddy! The creek is a tributary to the Catawba River and is located downstream from Lake James. NCTU is working closely with area farmers, State agencies, volunteers and other organizations to re-build the creek to reduce the huge volume of sediment the creek pours into the Catawba River. This sediment chokes the ecosystem of the river and prevents the habitation native fish. Read about the proposal. Read what the Catawba "could be". Rocky River Trout Unlimited has raised thousands of dollars in support of the Muddy Creek project as well as provided volunteers for projedct workdays. Steel's Creek Watershed Restoration Table Rock Trout Unlimited and NCTU have partnered with the USDA Forest Service, Grandfather District to make improvements to camping areas along Steel's Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. Mills Creek Watershed Replace up to eight stream-side pesticide mixing stations with USDA-approved agrichemical handling facilities located outside of the floodplain. Read more about it... Upper Tellico OHV Trail System Survey The NantahalaNational Forest has contracted with the University of Tennesseeto conduct various social and economic surveys associated with the Upper Tellico OHV (off-highway vehicle) Trail System. We have an opportunity to help your members participate in this survey trout fishing in the Tellico River. Read more about it... TU Conservation
The following is an excerpt from Trout Unlimited: The Eastern United States is densely populated and faces a host of environmental challenges ranging from air pollution to overdevelopment to growing demands for ground and surface water. Throughout the region, TU staff and volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to work for healthier watersheds and to protect and restore wild trout populations.From Maine Atlantic salmon to Georgia brook trout, TU is working to ensure that even within close driving distance of our major eastern cities, future generations will be able to fish for wild trout and salmon. Our current areas of focus include: Brook Trout - TU is building a strong brook trout conservation program that runs up the spine of the Appalachian mountains from Georgia to Maine. Some of our most important efforts include our volunteer driven Back the Brookie campaign in the Southeast, our recently released New England brook trout report, and our role in a joint effort by states, federal agencies, and conservation groups to develop a comprehensive brook trout management plan. In 2005, we are also kicking off an effort to protect the Rapid River in Maine from invasive smallmouth bass. Atlantic Salmon – TU has long been committed to restoring sustainable Atlantic salmon runs to Maine, their last stronghold in the United States. We are engaged on a variety of fronts to restore habitat and improve management practices to bring these endangered fish back from the brink, including efforts to remove dams and improve fish passage on the Penobscot River and a number of other rivers in Maine. Eastern Water - Trout Unlimited’s Eastern Water Project is modeled on our successful water advocacy efforts in the Western states. We are working with communities throughout the region to address a host of water management issues including dry streambeds, water shortages and habitat degradation. In December 2006, we released a new report entitled “A Glass Half Full: The Future of Water in New England.” Southern Appalachians – In North Carolina the Smoky mountains and the Blue Ridge mountains have a rich heritage of fly fishing. After many years of stream sampling, research and genetic tesing tissue samples, there is binding evidence that our mountains contain two streains of native brook trout. The Back the Brookies program was lauched by Trout Unlimited national to recognize the importance of native brook trout and raise funds to support efforts to protect wild and native brook trout but most important, protect the somewhat rare southern strain. Visit the Trout Unlimited conservation page |
We encourage you and your family to join us in the activities that are of interest to you and simply become one with the outdoors and our coldwater resources. Whether you have an hispanic american , black american, native american, latin american, asian american, caucasian or other background, our most successful group activities and outings come from our open diversity and open discussions. Ladies, we are specifically and especially inviting you.
Note: As conservationists, the Chapter members of Rocky River Trout Unlimited invites any and all who are interested in coldwater conservation and trout fishing regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age (those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian), marital status, national origin or other diverse backgrounds.
Note: As conservationists, the Chapter members of Rocky River Trout Unlimited invites any and all who are interested in coldwater conservation and trout fishing regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age (those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian), marital status, national origin or other diverse backgrounds.
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Rocky River Chapter of Trout Unlimited (c) 2014
Rocky River Chapter of Trout Unlimited (c) 2014