Submitted by bkross on Thu, 2019-12-05 13:33 New River - 207 Vote Up Down +60 + shocking camp altomons with Joe williams.jpg New River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s Conservation Initiatives Our conservation goals dovetail Trout Unlimited’s mission to support and enhance the cold water habitats, waterways, and aquatic life in NRV ecosystems. Our chapter activities focus as trout advocates for this 4 county region and the land and water where we live. Past and On Going Programs: Stream Protection: Big Stony Creek (Giles Co.) monthly water quality monitoring & posting. River Trash Removal and Stream-side improvements - simi-annually Tree Planting on River Banks and other erosion control measures Initiatives Assisting regional US Forest Service with waterway barrier and culvert evaluations Volunteer services to Virginia DGIF fisheries regional personnel Gas pipeline construction monitoring and potential degradation of area streams National TU and Community Outreach Active membership in the NRV Watershed Advisory Board (Roundtable) Regional representation for TU to VA Department of Environment Quality Special interest local Clubs and Associations presentations of our TU mission Investigate and report pollution, stream degrading, and habitat loss concerns ________________________________________________________________________________________ Also, in addition to Conservation, suggest a heading for Education. Listing to include: Directing TU’s national Trout in the Classroom programs in 8 area schools Fly casting seminars for beginners Regional outdoor events supporting recreational activities and sport fishing