September Presentation - Chris Sullivan
Housatonic River Trout and Their Use of Thermal Refuges
Zoom-Only Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 6:45 - 8:15
Place: This meeting is Zoom only
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Zoom Link, ID, and Passcode::
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83350546459?
pwd=vOVOQDZkwwLPFyBeJKHlBR1KBLpZjD.1
Meeting ID: 833 5054 6459
Passcode: 527982
Chris Sullivan has studied aquatic systems ranging from small streams to the Great Lakes. His presentation will discuss his PhD work which centered around cold-water-dependent fish use of cold thermal refuges during the summer within the Housatonic River. Chris will discuss the findings of this project and other associated research projects on the Housatonic River.
Bio: Chris received his BS degree from Purdue University, MS from Iowa State University, and PhD from the University of Connecticut. Currently, Chris is now a post-doc at the University of Minnesota studying climate change impacts on upper Midwestern lakes.
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Upcoming Speakers:
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September 19 (Zoom) - Chris Sullivan, Ph.D. - Cold Thermal Refuges
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October 17 (Zoom) - Chris Murphy, President, Trout Power - The power of anglers to protect, restore & enhance native brook trout populations and habitats.
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November 21 - TBD
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December 19 - Tim Flagler - In search of steel head on Lake Erie tributaries.
Board Elections Sept 19
Board Elections - September 19th
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​Our chapter by-laws specify that all board members serve a two-year term. The President and Treasurer may serve two, two-year terms and must then either leave the board or take another board position. All other board members may stay as long as they want.
Current board members’ terms expired during this past summer. One of the board’s last official acts was to nominate and approve the following slate of new board members. Voting will take place online during the September chapter meeting. If anyone else wants to serve on the board please contact Greg Lasota, glasota@hotmail.com , and you will be nominated at the September meeting.
George Lasota - President
Greg Golinski - President Emeritus, Webmaster
Carl Swanson – Secretary
Andy Szczesniak – Treasurer
TBD – Trout in the Classroom
Dick Scordato - Vice President
Chester Prouty – Conservation, Trips Coordinator
Bob Wesolowski – Newsletter, Dinner
Board Elections Sept 19
Help Wanted . . .
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Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Coordinator - We're still looking for someone to take over this very important position. Contact Ihor Szkolar with any questions (ihor.szkolar@gmail.com) or George Lasota, glasota@hotmail.com
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Brook Trout Study Participant - TU national is undertaking an assessment of the Cross River to determine if the stream has a viable native brook trout population. This summer TU coordinator, Gerald Berrafati (Mianus Chapter), will assess habitat conditions, water quality, water temperature and other variables using “community science tools”. If anyone is interested in helping, Gerald will train TU volunteers in using these tools. He can be contacted via email at gberrafati@mianustu.org
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Chapter Treasurer - We want to thank George Lasota for having served as treasurer the past four years and welcome new treasurer, Andy Szczesniak. Andy can be reached at awslaw@verizon.net
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Chapter Webmaster - How many years has it been since Dick Scordato designed and built the current site? Too many. We thank him for his years of service and welcome Greg Golinski. Greg can be reached at greg.golinski@gmail.com

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Chapter Trips Coordinator - We thank George Lasota for serving in this important role and welcome board newcomer Chester Prouty. To get trip information or suggest a trip venue Chet can be reached at chester.prouty@gmail.com
Fall Trips
Meet and join fellow club members at one of the upcoming chapter fishing trips. Trips are open to all CWCTU members and if designated, their guests. Please review trip cancelation policy before registering.
Connetquot River State Park Preserve (CRSPP) October 10, 2024
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A perennial chapter favorite! Private access to CRSPP for a full day for those registered. Open to CWCTU members and guests and limited to 15 anglers. Two trips are scheduled:
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CANCELED: West Branch Angler Resort (WBA) - Friday - Sunday, September 20-24, 2024
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New Stream Guide Published
The new, expanded, and completely revised Fly Fishing Guide to the Croton Watershed is now available. The new guide has color maps and illustrations and much new content. The maps in the guide are based on Google Maps so you can view locations and directions referenced in the guide on your mobile phone. The Guide is available at local fly shops or buy it here online. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. The price is $25.00.
