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Adams County Trout Unlimited (ACTU) Chapter 323 was started in 1977 by a group of individuals interested in restoring and enhancing a section of the Conewago Creek in Adams County, PA. Our chapter has grown since its inception, and now includes over 200 members. Our vision is to expand the scope of our efforts and the breadth of the community that we reach.
Over the years, members have enjoyed the benefits of a network of like-minded, knowledgeable anglers. We hone our fishing and fly-tying skills through seminars, talks, and demonstrations at our monthly gatherings. Plus, we have led scores of stream improvement projects and supported hundreds of trout stockings in county creeks. The Chapter's many conservation and habitat improvement projects, which are intended to conserve, protect, and restore the county's fisheries and watersheds, have resulted in recognition from both National and State Trout Unlimited organizations.
Today, the Chapter has taken a broader role in our community and is guided by three tenets: Conservation, Community, and Fishing. Guided by these tenets, our Chapter works to bring together diverse interests to achieve our mission of bettering the conservation-related educational and recreational opportunities in Adams County.
As important as our angling endeavors, many of the conservation and community efforts we now lead, or support, are focused on several annual youth programs in the county. For example, since the Chapter's founding, thousands of students have participated in activities such as the Trout In the Classroom Program, the annual Latimore Creek Youth Fishing Derby, the Southcentral Outdoors For Youth Program, and the New Oxford Middle School Environmental Day.
Please note that ACTU is not strictly a fly fishing organization. We support and promote all types of trout fishing!
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Upcoming Chapter Events
July Meeting Scheduled
Our July Chapter gathering will include a business meeting only - there will not be a guest speaker. The business meeting will begin at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 16, at the Adams County Conservation District Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. The meeting is open to all. Hope to see you there!
Annual Member Picnic Next Month!
ACTU's annual member picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 27, at the outdoor pavilion at the Adams County Conservation District Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. In addition to feasting on delicious food and sharing in fellowship with other members, we'll be voting on proposed changes to the Chapter's by-laws. Members with their email addresses on file will receive an email with more details.
Chapter News
Youth Activities Saturday!
ACTU members participated in two youth activities on Saturday, June 7. Several ACTU volunteers conducted a fishing derby for anglers 15-years-of-age and younger as a part of the Orvis Shooting Grounds Game Fair and Grand Re-opening Weekend, while others taught youngsters the art of fly tying during the Southcentral Outdoors for Youth Field Day. Sharing our time and expertise with today's youth continues to be a main tenant for ACTU!
Second Major Stream Work Project Planned!
The PA Fish and Boat Commission's (PFBC) Habitat Division began their stream improvement project on the lower section of the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek in early July, with completion set for mid-month. This effort will complement the work they completed on the upper section last year. The Adams County Conservation District secured the funding for the work and is overseeing the project, similar to the upper section effort.
Monthly Newspaper Articles
The Gettysburg Times publishes articles related to ACTU activities which are written by ACTU members or colleagues on the fourth Friday of each month!
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