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Our September Meeting returns to Matthies Grove! Join us September 13th for a Spey Casting clinic with Jerry Jahn, plus our traditional picnic lunch on the Farmington River.
Looking to improve your two-handed casting? FVTU is pleased to share Jerry Jahn’s clear, practical notes on the fundamentals of spey casting. Read more →
Vets Healing on the Fly is a free, volunteer-led program that supports veterans through fly fishing, fly tying, and outdoor connection. With year-round activities and regional outings, the program fosters healing, camaraderie, and purpose—empowering veterans to find peace and resilience on the water. Learn more about how to get involved.
UPDATE 6/4/25: HB7174 has passed! Thank you to those that contacted their representatives!
Proposed federal budget cuts threaten Wild & Scenic funding for the Farmington River. Learn how these changes impact our watershed and what you can do to help protect it.
Connecticut has taken a major step to protect pollinators and rivers by passing SB9, restricting neonic use on turfgrass. Learn what this means for our waterways.
Once again Urban Lodge is throwing their support our way and providing 20% of all sales from the day to support our Vet programs. Click here to learn more.
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Our new monitoring station is tracking water temperature and dissolved oxygen on the Farmington River, with conductivity and pH sensors coming soon. Alarm triggers are in place for high temperatures and low oxygen—critical stressors for trout. Explore live data and learn how these factors impact river health.