Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Conserving, protecting, and restoring Spring Creek’s coldwater fishery and watershed
SCCTU accomplishes our mission through advocacy, conservation projects, and community outreach programs.
Get Ready to Give Back During Centre Gives!
Centre Gives, the Centre Foundation’s 36-hour online giving event, kicks off at 8 AM on May 14th and runs through 8 PM on May 15th—and our chapter is thrilled to be part of it once again!
This is your chance to power local conservation efforts right here in Centre County by supporting the nonprofits that make a difference every day—including us!
Mark Your Calendars: The Blink Advertising Coffee Break Power Hour - Thursday, May 15th | 10 AM – 11 AM
During this one critical hour, if we receive the most individual donations, we’ll score a $500 bonus—extra funding to preserve the natural places we all love! Your donation—big or small—could be the one that helps us win! So, grab your coffee, click that donate button, and help us make an even bigger impact.
Calling All Volunteers! Help Make Our Annual Family Fishing Picnic a Reel Success!
We’re gearing up for our much-loved Annual Family Fishing Picnic on Sunday, June 1st at 1:00 PM, and we need your help to make it all happen!
This event is about more than just casting lines—it’s about creating unforgettable memories, sharing laughter, and bringing our community together. Volunteers are the heart of this tradition, and we’d love for you to be part of the team that makes the magic happen.
Whether you're great at organizing, setting up games, greeting families, mentoring young anglers, painting faces, or generally helping—we have a spot for you! Interested in helping out? Reach out to hkstryker7@gmail.com or fordstryker@gmail.com to get involved. More details to come as the date approaches—stay tuned!
Thanks for Attending the Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
Thanks to those who attended the 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour at the State Theatre in State College, PA . The event was very well attended, the films were great, and there were lots of prizes. Congratulations to the many prize winners.
Thank You to our Banquet Sponsors and Donors
Thank you to all the sponsors and donors who contributed to SCCTU's 2025 Annual Fundraiser and Awards Dinner. We appreciate your support of the chapter and its mission to conserve, protect, and restore Spring Creek’s coldwater fishery and watershed. Your generosity made our 52nd Annual Banquet & Fundraiser a big success. Sponsors and Donors like you make a difference!
Our Largest Chopped Fly Tying Contest So Far
Our Feb. 6th Chopped Fly Tying Contest at the Happy Valley Brewing Company was one for the books! 17 contestants battled it out for the top spot in three different rounds of competition to make it our biggest Chopped event yet. Thank you to all the contests, our celebrity judges, and everyone who came to support this fun event!
SCCTU Celebrates a Triple Triumph with 3 Prestigious PATU Awards!
Ken Sink Award for Outstanding Service to PATUs Conservation Mission:
This esteemed award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to PATU’s mission. It recognizes someone with a long-standing commitment to coldwater conservation, protection, and restoration, as well as exemplary volunteerism and leadership.
Recipient: Bob Vierck
Diversity Award:
This prestigious award honors a chapter that exemplifies diversity among its members. It is vital for chapters to actively engage youth, women, and men, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment. Such diversity not only strengthens the chapter’s sustainability but also allows seasoned members to share their knowledge with newcomers.
Recipient: Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Outstanding Coldwater Conservationist - Professional:
This esteemed award recognizes an individual from a governmental agency, private enterprise, or non-profit organization who has made exceptional contributions to advancing TU's mission of conserving, protecting, restoring, and sustaining Pennsylvania’s coldwater fisheries and watersheds.
Recipient: Adam Smith
Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh Habitat Improvement and Streambank Stabilization Project
Work continues at our stream and habitat restoration project on Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Project benefits include improved fish habitat, pollution reduction, stream access synergies for a future boardwalk replacement project, and improved Wildlife and FEN protection. The project has been progressing nicely, and we'll share more updates in the coming weeks.
The team has installed a toe wood-sod mat, sometimes called a brush mattress, to repair and protect part of the stream bank from erosion. The toe wood-sod mat is designed to look natural and is comprised of logs, branches, and other woody local vegetation. It also provides in stream cover for fish. Over time, the wood will deteriorate leaving a vegetated, stabilized bank.
Construction started on 07-26-2024. Initial construction was the access road and temporary bridge crossing starting at College Township and extending down to the confluence of Slab Cabin and Thompson Run.