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.
Join Us for Our First SCCTU Social Fly Fishing Event
We’re excited to announce our first-ever Social Fly Fishing Event! Join members of the SCCTU board for a relaxing evening of fishing, light refreshments, and great company.
Tuesday, April 22nd
5:00 PM
Fishermans Paradise parking lot
Grab your gear, bring a friend, and unwind with us after work! We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
Volunteers Needed to Help Keep Spring Creek Clean
Help us keep Spring Creek clean!
Join us on ClearWater Conservancy's annual Watershed Cleanup Day. Since 1997, volunteers have prevented more than 6 million pounds of trash from entering our waterways! Our chapter focuses on cleaning trash along the water's edge as well as from inside Spring Creek itself.
Saturday, April 12th
8AM - 12PM
Fishermans Paradise
Hot coffee and donuts will be provided!
We will meet at Fishermans Paradise and then split up to clean 3 sites: Rock Road, Millbrook Marsh, and McCoy Dam. To sign up, please email: jrvicepresident@springcreektu.org and indicate if there is a site you prefer to help clean. All supplies will be provided!
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.