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State Representative Mark Anderson presented this at our last (Feb) member meeting.
We have been working with him, TU National, FRCC, FRAA on a new River Flow agreement since MDC is stepping away from dam/water control.
An ongoing project (years) that starts with the 2 bills proposed in the PDF.
Out of the utmost precaution, the FVTU Board has made the tough decision to cancel our annual in-person fundraising banquet scheduled for March 19, 2022, due to the most recent surge of COVID-19. In light of this information, we are asking you, our dedicated members, to consider a virtual donation so that we may be able to keep the important work FVTU does afloat for another year. Click here to read more…
The Farmington Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is again planning an April project to cut Oriental Bittersweet vines attached to trees along the river from the Farmington Click here to learn how you can help!
Ready to put this crazy summer in the past? Welcome in fall by joining us for our kickoff to the new chapter year. All are welcome, members and non-members. Bring the family and guests.
Click here to watch a video of our latest TIC trout release with Crystal Lake School in Ellington, CT!
The Board of Directors of FVTU would like to congratulate Rachel Gerlach as the recipient of our 2021 College Scholarship!
Farmington Valley TU was proud to support the 71st Riverton Fishing Derby. Click here for a photo gallery and report from the event!
We are pleased to announce a $1,000 scholarship for graduating HS seniors who are current or former participants in the FVTU Trout in the Classroom program. Click here for details!
Once again this year, FVTU has cancelled the annual banquet, which is our only fundraising event due to the COVID Pandemic. Instead, we are offering a number of exceptional items in an online auction. Click here to find out more.
Governor Ned Lamont has just announced at 4:55 pm that effective today (March 4, 2021) trout season is open (Executive Order 10B). Click here to read the press release and learn more.
The Farmington Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (FVTU) is currently seeking volunteers to join our March conservation project to cut Oriental Bittersweet vines attached to trees along the trail from Unionville to Collinsville. Click here to learn more.
Please join us as we welcome Steve Anger to our March monthly meeting. Click here to learn more.
Chapter President John DiVenere shares some perspective on how far local conservation has come over the years. Click here to read.
Our annual business meeting will be held on October 15th and will feature board elections as well as a special presentation from Antoine Bisseaux. Click here for more info as well as a preview of the November monthly meeting!
This is a repost from TU National. It is written by Chris Wood, the TU National President and CEO.
Our Fly-Day video this week comes from Tight Line Video where we cover the Hungarian Partridge feather - a Magic Material.
This comes just at right time from our good friend Steve Culton. Check out his version of the Magic Fly, a Pale Watery wingless wet variant.
Today’s blog was written by FVTU Board member Carl Swanson. This post reflects on how the our waterways have changed over the years for the better and how we shouldn’t take it for granted.
As part of a new series, FVTU would like to start sharing some of our favorite instructional fly tying videos. Today’s video comes from Tim Flagler and Tightline Productions. Enjoy!
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