Latest posts on conservation
A quiet brook in Colebrook is telling a much bigger story. From brook trout scaling a decades-old fish ladder to an ambitious effort to restore 19 miles of cold-water habitat, FVTU and its partners are taking on a legacy barrier with lasting impact. Read on to see how a small repair sparked a vision for dam removal, healthier rivers, and a stronger future for native brook trout in the Farmington River watershed.
In this post, FVTU shares fall conservation updates — volunteer redd surveys, renewed culvert assessments, and details on the Ratlum Brook restoration project, including the full technical report on reconnecting 21 miles of native trout habitat. Click the title to read more!
Our friends at FRWA are offering fall RBV training and an Aquatic Insect Survey Workshop. Learn how aquatic insects indicate water quality through a required virtual session, hands-on field training at Lions Memorial Park, and an additional Columbus Day workshop at Roaring Brook Nature Center. Click the title to learn more!
The Farmington Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is again planning an April project to cut Oriental Bittersweet vines attached to trees along the river from the Farmington Click here to learn how you can help!
The Farmington Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (FVTU) is currently seeking volunteers to join our March conservation project to cut Oriental Bittersweet vines attached to trees along the trail from Unionville to Collinsville. Click here to learn more.
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Since inception, FVTU has partnered with government and private organizations on various conservation projects such as dam removals, habitat restorations, and other initiatives affecting the Farmington River and other watersheds. FVTU follows the TU National conservation model which has four pillars: Protect, Reconnect, Restore, and Sustain. We play many different roles when it comes to conservation projects from sponsoring, to submitting grant proposals, providing hands-on labor and volunteers, and other general support.
FVTU is currently searching for a Conservation Chairs to sit on the board of directors as well as conservation committee members. If you are interested in participating in any way, please click here to contact us.
Get the latest update on FVTU's conservation efforts! Exciting volunteer opportunities are available, including trout redd surveys, water quality monitoring, culvert inspections, and more. Help protect our local streams and native trout populations. Click here to learn more!