Trout Unlimited

Fred S. Burroughs

 North Jersey Chapter

PO Box 671

Sparta, NJ  07871

Big Flatbrook Restoration and Enhancement Project

Fred S. Burroughs North Jersey chapter of Trout Unlimited has embarked on an ambitious conservation project to restore, enhance, and protect portions of the Big Flatbrook in order to make it a viable trout stream for decades to come.

With the Board's recommendation and Membership approval, the chapter enlisted the services of Joe Urbani of Joseph Urbani & Associates, Inc. to survey the stream, prepare a plan, and provide an estimate to restore and enhance 1 mile of river starting from Three Bridges.  The plan was delivered to the chapter in August and we are in the process of obtaining approval from the State.

The project is estimated to cost between $35K - $50K.  Funding for the project will rely heavily on fund raising and donations.  Key to the success of the project depends on Volunteer efforts.

This page will chronicle the progress of our efforts and track donations and spending.

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Ongoing Activities

Feb. 22, 2012Glenn Tippy and Brian Cowden to meet with National Park Service to discuss next steps
Oct. 2011Dwarf Wedge Musell study postponed due to high water event.  Study will be re-scheduled in the summer of 2012
Sept. 2011Federal and State agencies notified FSB/NJTU that we need to order a study for Dwarf Wedge Musell presence in the area where we will do our project.  The study will cost $6,000.00.

Chronicles

Dec 9, 2010Received News of Hudson Farm Club $25,000 donation
Dec. 3, 201We continue to receive Rod Raffle sales, to date we received $4,000.00.  We are expecting donations and grants from agencies and private organizations. 
Nov. 21, 2010Riparian Tree Planting was completed.  Over 25 volunteers from several chapters were on hand to plant over 100 trees.  More tree plantings are being scheduled in the Spring of 2011.  Click Here for pictures
Nov. 17 2010Stuffed, Sorted, Licked, and Stamped over 3500 envelopes for the Bamboo Fly Rod Raffle.  Thanks to all the members that made this huge effort possible.
Nov. 17 2010Stuffed, Sorted, Licked, and Stamped over 3500 envelopes for the Bamboo Fly Rod Raffle.  Thanks to all the members that made this huge effort possible.
Oct. 5, 2010Brian Cowden met with NJ F&W with promising results. We have approval to move forward with our riparian planting project with minor revisions to the plan .  Brian will submit revisions and await final approval.

A new Riparian Planting date will be scheduled.
Sept. 18, 2010Kiosk installation on Roy Bridge location is on hold.

Riparian planting project is on hold.  Plan is being reviewed by NJ F&W.
Sept. 25, 2010Installed Kiosk at 3 Bridges Parking Lot.
August 2010Chapter receives plan from Joe Urbani.  Brian Cowden begins permit submission process.
July 2010

Chapter receives $4,000.00 Grant from The USFWS Delaware Estuaries Project.

June 2010Joe Urbani completes survey and presented his recommendation at the June Chapter meeting.  Estimate to complete the project is $35K - $50K.
May 2010

Chapter membership voted to move forward with the following:

1.  Restore and Enhance Big Flatbrook strarting from 3 Bridges.

2.  Approve $5000.00 expense to hire Joe Urbani to survey and prepare plans for restoring 1 mile of river.

 

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