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# Kennebec Valley Trout Unlimited

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [About KVCTU](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?page_id=11) - The Kennebec Valley Chapter is an active Trout Unlimited Chapter with a strong focus on both Cold Water Conservation and Education. Our activities span the length and breath of Maine and we invite you to attend one of our functions if you have the time.
- [2015 Presque Isle Sportsman's Show](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=594) - A quick look at what's happening at the Presque Isle Sportsman's Show. Proof that even a princess in a tiara can tie.
- [Teaching 4-H's fly tying](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=697) - Today, a group of students who are 4H members gathered in Skowhegan. They came from Solon, Jackman, Newport, Norrighwock and Skowhegan and Jim Thibodeau, David Nevedomsky and Willie Grenier taught them to tie flies. After a PowerPoint presentation of the Clean Water Act, the students had a chance to ask questions. Not just a chance
- [01/09/2013 - Togus - Tying](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=71) - On January 9th some our members traveled to Togus for a bit of fly tying. Everyone had a good time and plans were made for the summer. Here are a couple of photos. (Dec. 2016 update - still meeting weekly and will through 2017)
- [The Night of the Shad](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=600) - Stop on by and hear it straight from: The Shad Guys [pdf-embedder url="http://kennebecvalleytu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/shad1.pdf"]
- [Pocomoonshine and Crawford Lakes Fish Passage Project](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=537) - Text below taken from: EMBRACE-A-STREAM 2013 GRANT APPLICATION FORM Applicant: Kennebec Valley Chapter and Greater Boston Chapter of Trout Unlimited Project Title: Pocomoonshine and Crawford Lakes Fish Passage Project, Pokey Dam, East Machias River, ME Project Location: Pokey Dam, East Machias River, Crawford, ME Salmonid Species and Threatened/Endangered Status: Atlantic salmon (Endangered), sea run and freshwater (native)
- [IF&W Study Results on the Use of Rubber lures and Nondegradable Fishing hooks and Lures](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=509) - Report back to Legislature On Resolve: Chapter 18 Resolve, To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Conduct a Study on the Use of Rubber lures and Nondegradable Fishing hooks and Lures Presented By: Dana DeGraaf – Fisheries Biologist, IFW Date: January 28, 2014 126th Legislature – Second Session Click here to open FINAL REPORT: To the
- [State response to LD1671 Gold Dredging](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=502) - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Commissioner Woodcock's response to LD1671 proposed closures for gold dredging in certain streams. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife - LD1671 Department of Marine Resources, Commissioner Keliher's response to LD1671 proposed closures for gold dredging in certain streams. Department of Marine Resources - LD 1671
- [Proposed Plan for Managing State Heritage Fish Waters](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=493) - This report is IF&W's report back to the Legislature on Public Law 2013. Chapter 358, Section 8 - Proposed Plan for Managing State Heritage Fish Waters. Presented by Dana DeGraaf, Fisheries Biologist to the 126th Legislature - Second Session. Click the link below to open. Unfortunately the last page was left out of the original
- [Maine Sportsman's Show Augusta - 2013](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=189) - Every year volunteers from our chapter travel to Augusta and take up residence in the Lincoln Room. It's not because their spouses threw them out it's because they want to pass on their own interest and passion for the outdoors to a new generation of outdoor buffs. To this end they take a spot at the
- [2013 - Presque Isle Sportsman's Show](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=214) - 04/06/13 - Once again our volunteers have made the long run to Presque Isle (Boston is actually closer to Kennebec Valley than Presque Isle) and once again they say the trip is worth it. Perhaps one day Presque Isle will have its own Trout Unlimited Chapter but for now members make the trip up and promote
- [State of Maine, Regulations Relating to Temperature Summary:](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=439) - These rules provide safeguards for fresh and salt water fauna in lakes and rivers of the state, by establishing instream limits on temperature resulting from thermal discharges. Click the link below to see the summary. State of Maine, REGULATIONS RELATING TO TEMPERATURE SUMMARY:
- [Lee Wulff Atlantic Salmon Conservation Award](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=433) - Awarded to Laura Rose Day. Congratulations Laura To see the whole article click below.
- [USGS - Historical Flood Event Data](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=422) - Here's a look at past flows. Click the link to open the PDF usgs-flood-event-data
- [The 1999-2002 Drought in Maine—How Bad Was It?](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=416) - That's the title of this USGS handout which is an interesting read. What were the big drought years for Central Maine? ----------- 1984 to 1988 and 1999 to 2002. Curious about the other parts of the state? Open the link. USGS - Drought in Maine - How Bad Was It?
- [Bond Brook - Stream Assessment - 2005 - Part 1](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=117) - BOND BROOK Summary of Volunteer and Maine Stream Team Program Stream Habitat Survey/Rapid Geomorphic Assessment 2005 Bond Brook Watershed Proposal Final - Click to download Proposal in a Word Document format. BondBrookReport_Part1
- [2013 - IF&W Plans for the Kennebec River](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=361) - During the last week of October, 2013 Inland Fish and Wildlife made presentations in various towns along the Kennebec. The presentations focused on the present conditions in sections of the river and future plans for those sections. Inland Fish and Wildlife shared those presentations with us so that we could put them here for review
- [Music For Rivers - July, 2013 - Benefit Concert](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=278) - Well it has come and gone. Still a money maker but - just barely. If you have ideas for an alternate annual fund raiser we welcome your input. The chapter is actively seeking ideas - please share yours. If you missed it last year don't make the same mistake this year -START PLANNING NOW- to
- [Teaching Casting at Lawrence Jr. High - 05/06/13](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=269) - Some of our volunteers had a great morning working with the students in Mike McGee's gym classes. Jim Thibodeau, Jim Dunbar, Greg Ponte, Dave Nevedonsky and Willie Grenier taught all of his classes so that we could get ready for the pond fishing on June 3rd. And speaking of June 3rd from 8AM to 2PM at the
- [Women's Day - 2013 - Learn Fly Fishing Basics](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=243) - Are you a woman who would like to learn what "Fly Fishing" is all about. Or do you know a woman who would like to learn the basics of Fly Fishing. Then send them a link to this page. They are welcome to attend this free event. WHEN: Saturday, May 18th, 10 AM –
- [Salter Brook Trout - are they real](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=206) - Some people think they are. Click to open the inaugural issue of "The Salter" and take a look. Salter_Spring_2013_v10 Here is an excerpt from the Newsletter: The Salter will cover a variety of topics related to the protections and restoration of anadromous brook trout. In this issue you will hear about the scientific research, partially
- [KHDG Report 2012](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=201) - Want to know how the implementation of KHDG agreements is progressing? Click the report title and get an update. KHDG report 2012
- [12/03/12 - Winslow High - Casting](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=77) - On December 3 a group of our members went to Winslow High Schools and taught a bit of casting. Here are some photos. [slideshow id=4]
- [Eastern Brook Trout Status and Threats ](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=102) - Eastern Brook Trout Status and Threats - Introduction Eastern Brook Trout Status and Threats - Pamphlet Eastern Brook Trout Status and Threats - Overview Current State of Maine Brook Trout Management Plan
- [Ft. Halifax Dam / papers, permits, rulings ](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=156) - Fact sheet and timeline put together by Trout Unlimited - Click to Open Expected Impacts to Ice Regime on Sebasticook and Kennebec Rivers Resulting from Breaching of Ft. Halifax Dam ORDER DENYING REHEARING AND STAY TU/Kennebec Coalition Filings at FERC - Regarding Fort Halifax Dam ACOE Ft. Halifax removal permit SAVE OUR SEBASTICOOK, PETITIONER v. FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY
- [Refrigerator Incubators ](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=130) - On a small tributary to the Sandy River chapter members helped Paul Christman and Dan McCaw with a project designed to hatch Atlantic Salmon eggs streamside - IN REFRIGERATORS. The good part is it worked. Below are some shots showing the way things were rigged. The streamside refrigerators have given way to actual in-stream fertilization
- [Bond Brook – Stream Assessment – 2005 – Part 2](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=128) - BOND BROOK Summary of Volunteer and Maine Stream Team Program Stream Habitat Survey/Rapid Geomorphic Assessment 2005 BondBrookReport_Part2
- [Atlantic Salmon - 2005 - Distinct Population Segment](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=109) - Final Recovery Plan for the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) November, 2005 Prepared by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service atlantic_salmon_rp
- [S. D. WARREN CO. v. MAINE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?p=88) - SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES Syllabus S. D. WARREN CO. v. MAINE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ET AL. CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MAINE No. 04-1527. Argued February 21, 2006 - Decided May 15, 2006

## Pages

- [Welcome from Maine's Kennebec River Valley](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/) - ------------------------------ Chapter General Meetings held monthly on the second Monday of the month September through May at the Tavern On the Hill, 357 Main Street, Winthrop, Maine.The meetings start at 6:00 PM Below you'll see the most recent posts from our Chapter Facebook Page.Please check here or on our Facebook Page for events or cancellationsdue
- [Chapter Newsletter](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?page_id=234) - Thank you for visiting our Newsletter Page. Please come back and visit often. Maybe you'll find a meeting topic that interests you. We welcome your attendance at any meeting or event. [embeddoc url="http://kennebecvalleytu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/MARCH-2016-V-2-Quiet-Waters.doc" download="all" viewer="microsoft"] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [embeddoc url="http://kennebecvalleytu.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/January-2016-Quiet-Waters.doc" width="600px" height="1200px" download="all" viewer="microsoft"] [embeddoc url="http://kennebecvalleytu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/December-2015-Quiet-Waters.doc" width="600px" height="800px" download="all" viewer="microsoft"] [embeddoc url="http://kennebecvalleytu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/November-2015-Quiet-Waters.doc" width="600px" download="all" viewer="microsoft"] [pdf-embedder url="http://kennebecvalleytu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/September-2015-Quiet-Waters.pdf"]
- [Music For Rivers ](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?page_id=333) - Well July 13th was the day and the 2nd annual MUSIC FOR RIVERS concert has come and gone. It was a success - we finished in the black - but just barely. All who attended enjoyed the music and food. A big thank you to all who attended and all who helped with the event.

## Categories

- [Education](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?cat=2) - Outreach to young and old.
- [Fish Passage](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?cat=3) - Let fish swim free.
- [Membership](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?cat=4) - Who we are.
- [Schools](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?cat=7)
- [Veterans](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?cat=8)
- [PDF's of Interest](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?cat=14) - Items of interest.
- [Fish Management](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?cat=19)

## Tags

- [Togus](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=togus)
- [fly tying](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=fly-tying)
- [casting](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=casting)
- [dams](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=dams)
- [DEP](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=dep)
- [brook trout](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=brook-trout)
- [tu](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=tu)
- [atlantic salmon](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=atlantic-salmon)
- [stream study](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=stream-study)
- [shows](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=shows)
- [schools](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=schools-2)
- [Kennebec River](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=kennebec-river)
- [drought](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=drought)
- [heritage waters](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=heritage-waters)
- [if&w](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=ifw)
- [ld1671](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=ld1671)
- [gold dredging](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=gold-dredging)
- [shad](https://kennebecvalleytu.org/?tag=shad)