The success of the TIC program can be attributed to the combined effort of several organizations and many individuals dedicated to the environment. During the early part of the year and ongoing into the Summer and Fall months, Jessica Griglak, NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Resource Interpretive Specialist, was working on gathering new schools for the TIC Program.
Teachers - ask us about the TU-sponsored Trout-in-the-Classroom program and learn how you can involve your students in this great fresh water conservation program.
Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. It is a private, non-profit organization with 125,000 members in 500 chapters nationwide.
The Jersey Shore Chapter was established in Oct 1989.
The members of the Jersey Shore Chapter of Trout Unlimited primarily reside in the central New Jersey coastal counties of Monmouth and Ocean. Our conservation activities include yearly stream cleanups and helping with the Sea Run Brown Trout stocking program run by the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife. Our members enjoy both fresh and saltwater fly fishing, and the chapter runs a variety of trips and educational activities throughout the year.
Meeting Information
We meet the third Tuesday of every month (except for July and August) at 7:30 pm (fly tying starts at 7:00 pm) at the hall at Fireman's Field on Memorial Pkwy in Oakhurst, NJ. The meetings are free of charge and are open to all men, women and youth wishing to learn more about Trout Unlimited, fishing and conservation. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Meeting adgendas may include guest speakers, fly tying or casting instruction, and discussion related to conservation and fishing.
Directions
From Garden State Parkway Exit 105 travel east on Route 36 to intersection with Route 35. Head south on Route 35 for approximately 1.5 miles getting into right hand lane at intersection with West Park Avenue. Proceed through intersection with West Park Avenue and take jug handle for West Park Avenue Eastbound. Cross Route 35 and continue eastbound on West Park Avenue past the light at Whalepond Road (approximately 1.2 miles). Turn right (south) on Larkin Place (the 1st right after Whalepond Road (approximately .3 miles). There will be a sign on left side of West Park Avenue with a picture of a firetruck on it just immediately before the intersection with Larkin). Once on Larkin, go past Slocum and the firehouse and turn right on Memorial Pkwy (the 2nd right after turning onto Larkin). The Fireman's Field House is located just ahead on the right side of the street.
From our friends at the Musconetcong Watershed Association...
"The Musconetcong Watershed Association is seeking volunteers to help with its Annual Spring Clean-up on Saturday, April 17th, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Clean-up crews will attack litter along roadsides, parks and stream banks of the Musconetcong River from Lake Hopatcong to the Delaware River. To register for the Spring Clean-up or for more information, call the MWA at 908-537-7060 or e-mail us at adrienne@musconetcong.org. A special thanks to all of you who have participated in the past. We look forward to another successful event!
Casting for Recovery is a wonderful support and education program for breast cancer survivors. If you would like to find out more about this program, or to volunteer, check out their web site at www.castingforrecovery.org.
JSTU is in the initial planning stages for a hosting an Open House event to be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the usual Fireman's Field meeting location. This will be an opportunity for members of the community to learn about cold water fisheries conservation, fly fishing, and outdoor awareness from JSTU members. There will be educational displays, fly tying and casting, special activities for kids, and more. We will be needing lots of help from volunteers to make this happen, so start thinking about how you can contribute. Contact Duane or Bob for additional information.
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