Category Archives: Conservation

New designation for Scranton stretch of the Lackawanna River

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

As a result of a 2010 study, the state is expected to designate a stretch of the Lackawanna River in Scranton as Class-A trout water.

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Is stocking trout over wild trout good for the trout?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

We received an e-mail from one of our regular contributors. He asks an interesting question. Here’s what Kevin has to say. “I’d like to take a chapter vote on how we feel about fishing derby stocking.  I know its good … Continue reading →

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Is Marcellus shale development a Ponzi scam?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Gary S. sent this article about the Marcellus shale development. The story brings out interesting points about the potential hype being presented by the industry to investors.

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Treatment of Marcellus Shale frac water

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

There’s a local attorney who has a show on radio (WTRW 94.3 FM) where he discusses MS-related topics. Check out his radio archive, especially the April 2nd broadcast, where he discusses the frac water source, usage, and disposal with PSU … Continue reading →

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Could it be that didymo might not be as bad as predicted?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Not that we shouldn’t continue to take precautions, but the scourge known as didymo (rock snot) may not affect river fauna as predicted. Read this Didymo article from Eddies magazine. And, this blog from the Web.

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TU back on television

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

TU’s television show, On the Rise, is back on the air for its third season. The show is broadcast on the Sportsman Channel (DirecTV 605, Adams 125, Comcast 278, Dish 285). This is the weekly schedule: Mondays at 1:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

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New coalition formed to suggest water release plan for the Delaware system

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

A conservation group coalition has agreed to speak with one voice on behalf of the Delaware Watershed. The new Delaware Watershed Conservation Coalition (DWCC) will propose new plan for water releases. Read more in the Delaware-Water-Release-March-2011 announcement.

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Six tips on using sinking lines, other fishing tips, and other news

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

In this podcast Tom Rosenbauer goes into a detailed discussion on using sinking lines. Also included are other fishing tips: frozen line guides, casting around objects, and picking a guide.

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TU treatens law suit over genetically modified trout

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

Trout Unlimited president Chris Wood told CBS news that the group would likely file suit against the U.S. government … read more here.

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Genetically modified trout

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Are you ready to eat genetically modified trout? Is there an environmental impact? Read about it here.

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