2012 Mettawee River Project

Mettawee River Project

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2012 Mettawee River Project

Our SWVT Chapter has been working with the US Forest Service and Poultney Mettawee Natural Resources Conservation District on restoring fish habitat in the Mettawee River. Working on one section at a time, the group has successfully un-channelized and stabilized sections of the river, as well as created new fish habitat through the placement of tree, root wad, and stone structures.

We will be continuing our on-going collaboration with this effort, so please check back often for volunteer opportunities!

In progress, 2012

Mettawee In progress, 2012

Mettawee Project

 Mettawee Project

Population survey at School site, 2013

Gathering data

Various age classes now present

Trout in the Classroom

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A flagship program of Trout Unlimited’s Youth Education efforts, Trout (or Salmon) in the Classroom (TIC or SIC) is an environmental education program in which students in grades K-12 .

  • raise trout from eggs to fry.
  • monitor tank water quality.
  • engage in stream habitat study.
  • learn to appreciate water resources.
  • begin to foster a conservation ethic.
  • grow to understand ecosystems.

Most programs end the year by releasing their trout in a state-approved stream near the school or within a nearby watershed.

Trout in the ClassroomDuring the year each teacher tailors the program to fit his or her curricular needs.  Therefore, each program is unique.  TIC has interdisciplinary applications in science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, fine arts, and physical education.

Check out the Trout in the Classroom website for more information.

Irene’s Impact On Trout: An Outdoor Journal Special

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If you didn’t get a chance to watch the live broadcast you can still see the show on Vermont Public Television’s website:

http://video.vpt.org/video/2230720205

Previous Post: Tune in to Vermont Public Television’s Outdoor Journal on Thursday, May 3, at 8 pm for a look at the health of Vermont’s trout streams after Tropical Storm Irene.

This live broadcast will feature Vermont Fish & Wildlife fisheries biologists discussing the storm’s impact and answering callers’ questions. E-mail your questions for the panel to connect@vpt.org.

Link to VPT website.