{"id":62,"date":"2015-11-23T14:41:16","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T14:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/?p=62"},"modified":"2019-06-18T14:18:49","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T14:18:49","slug":"fish-and-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/index.php\/2015\/11\/23\/fish-and-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Fishermen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Environmental Fishing and Stream Conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When asked what group of people are considered environmentalists and conservationists not many people would respond by saying fishermen. \u00a0But why not? It only makes sense that those who are actively out using nature\u2019s resources should be the ones making sure it is properly maintained. \u00a0Here in Lancaster County there is an abundance of wildlife and nature that needs protecting. \u00a0A major part of this wildlife is the rivers and streams that run through both the forests and farmlands of the county. \u00a0These rivers and streams are home to a large number of trout that can only live in very specific conditions. \u00a0This is where Donegal Trout Unlimited comes in.<\/p>\n

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Who is Donegal Trout Unlimited?<\/b><\/p>\n

In 1967, a group of seven fishermen decided it was their responsibility to take care of the streams they love in order to protect their sport. \u00a0Today this group has grown to over 600 members and has increased their annual spending from just 350 dollars to over 500,000 dollars (donegaltu.org). \u00a0Their mission is to restore local streams here in Lancaster County and teach the younger generations about fly fishing and how to protect the waters. \u00a0Protecting the sport of fly fishing and helping the environment go hand in hand because these streams need to be in pristine condition for trout to be able to survive. \u00a0This is why Donegal Trout Unlimited not only focuses on the streams themselves, but also the land surrounding these bodies of water. \u00a0So far they have completed restoration on both Donegal Creek and Lititz Run and are continuing to maintain both.<\/p>\n

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Climbers Run Nature Preserve, Lancaster County. (Photo by Reid Anderson)<\/p><\/div>\n

Projects<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the major projects that Donegal Trout Unlimited has been working on for some time now is along Climber\u2019s Run in the Climber\u2019s Run Nature Preserve. \u00a0This stream was experiencing many problems and had sections that were not suitable conditions for trout to thrive. \u00a0Many people also use this area for hiking and running on the trails along the stream. \u00a0One problem this stream was experiencing was extremely shallow sections and trouble with water flow. \u00a0This can trap trout and not allow them to feed. \u00a0Their solution to this problem was to add structure throughout the river to create deep pools. \u00a0This was done by putting logs and boulders in the stream to create waterfalls. \u00a0They also widened a section of Climber\u2019s Run that was too narrow due to erosion of the bank. \u00a0Their approach to this problem was simply to build a sturdy wall along the section of the stream with logs that created a vertical bank. \u00a0This new bank also deepened the stream at this part.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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