Conservation
CWCTU runs many environmental programs. These include stream and reservoir clean ups, tree plantings, water temperature and quality monitoring, stocking, and Trout in the Classroom.
The Watershed
One program we have initiated with the DEP is by becoming the designated "Stewards" of the streams that flow in and out of the reservoirs. By being a part of the DEP Stewardship Program we are able to expedite many aspects of our efforts that otherwise would get burdened by lengthily application and administrative obstacles. Because of this program we now have direct lines of communication with key individuals within the DEP and DEC that we can voice our concerns to. We constantly report to these agencies any of the issues such as pollution, inappropriate land use and squatting, poaching, as well as natural environmental concerns, such as high water temperatures and stream obstructions. This is done by a team of volunteers within our chapter that are able to observe the areas of concern on a regular basis.As a chapter we hold several stream clean-ups per year as well as participate in the DEP's annual Reservoir Cleanup Day. We assist in the stocking of the streams by the DEC every spring with one and two year old trout. A few times a year we hold lectures at our general meetings regarding conservation topics ranging from invasive species, to DEP water regulation.Our overall hope and goal is that through our efforts in conservation the health of the streams within the Croton Watershed will improve, and in turn provide a better fishery for current recreational anglers as well as for the anglers of the future.
Programs
One program we have initiated with the DEP is by becoming the designated "Stewards" of the streams that flow in and out of the reservoirs. By being a part of the DEP Stewardship Program we are able to expedite many aspects of our efforts that otherwise would get burdened by lengthily application and administrative obstacles. Because of this program we now have direct lines of communication with key individuals within the DEP and DEC that we can voice our concerns to. We constantly report to these agencies any of the issues such as pollution, inappropriate land use and squatting, poaching, as well as natural environmental concerns, such as high water temperatures and stream obstructions. This is done by a team of volunteers within our chapter that are able to observe the areas of concern on a regular basis.
As a chapter we hold several stream clean-ups per year as well as participate in the DEP's annual Reservoir Cleanup Day. We assist in the stocking of the streams by the DEC every spring with one and two year old trout. A few times a year we hold lectures at our general meetings regarding conservation topics ranging from invasive species, to DEP water regulation.
Our overall hope and goal is that through our efforts in conservation the health of the streams within the Croton Watershed will improve, and in turn provide a better fishery for current recreational anglers as well as for the anglers of the future.
