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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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Keep up-to-date on all ACTU activities by reading our latest newsletter, which is available at the bottom of this page or under the Newsletters tab.
September Newsletter Available
Our latest Chapter Newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. You can find it at the bottom of this page and under the "Newsletters" tab on the left. Please give it a read to find out the latest on ACTU's activities!
Upcoming Chapter Events
November Meeting Scheduled
Our next Chapter meeting will begin at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 20, at the Adams County Conservation District Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. This will be a business meeting only that is open to all members - there will not be any "special" program prior to the business meeting. A decision on whether or not to hold a December business meeting will be made at the November meeting. Hope to see you in November!
Chapter News
Giving Spree Coming Next Month!
ACTU has been selected to participate in the 2024 Adams County Giving Spree, which will take place on Thursday, November 7. This is our second year of involvement with this program. A major change in the 2024 program is that there will not be an in-person donation venue. You can view our Chapter video and see the various giving options here! Scanning the QR code below will display a list of our Chapter's accomplishments. Contributions to ACTU during the upcoming Giving Spree will greatly enhance our ability to continue these activities! We greatly appreciate any donations to our organization! Thank you for your consideration of ACTU (#19 on the Donor List).
Final 2024 Stocking Completed
Thank you to the Chapter members and other volunteers
who helped float stock approximately 300 brown and
rainbow trout in the fly fishing-only section of the
Conewago Creek last Wednesday. This is the last
stocking until 2025!
Member Appreciation Picnic
The Chapter's Annual Member Appreciation
Picnic was held on September 18. A large
turnout of members, friends, and families
enjoyed a wonderful evening of fellowship
and great food! Thanks to everyone who
attended!
Annual Chapter Awards Presented
ACTU presented their annual awards at the Member Appreciation Picnic. The awardees for 2023 included Mike Waldron (left), who received the Adopt-An-Access Award for his efforts in designing and leading much of the improvement work at the Zeigler Mill Road Access site, and Jerry Gladfelter (right), who was awarded the David A. Swope Merit and Recognition Award for his leadership, commitment, and breadth of service to the Chapter. Congratulations to both awardees!
Major Stream Work Project Completed!
PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Habitat Division personnel recently completed a major sediment reduction and stream-habitat improvement project on the western end of the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek. The new devices will reduce the downstream sediment load and provide numerous new habitat structures for the trout in the stream.
Monthly Newspaper Articles
The Gettysburg Times is now publishing articles detailing ACTU activities which are written by ACTU members on the fourth Friday of each month!
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