GEORGIA COUNCIL of TROUT UNLIMITED

Charlie Breithaupt, Council Chairman

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COUNCIL MEETING THIS SATURDAY, MAY 30 IN BLAIRSVILLE. DIRECTIONS ARE BELOW.

The Chattahoochee-Nantahala Chapter is hosting our May meeting at Cadence Bank of Blairsville 336 Blue Ridge St Blairsville, GA 30512 http://cadencebanking.com/ http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Cadence+Bank&city=Blairsville&state=GA&address=336+Blue+Ridge+St&zipcode=30512&country=US&latitude=34.872851&longitude=-83.962435&geocode=ADDRESS&id=3855992. The main road thru Blairsville is 76 it intersects 19 & 129. Turn South on 129 - Bi-Lo will be right in front of you - to the left of that is the Cadence Bank


	Dream Trip Winner is Carl Riggs, Ticket # 1507 See The Dream Vacation 2009 Link for Runner-Up Prize Winners.

	GA TU 2009 GA Legislative Wrap-up.

		Status Update – Chattooga North Fork Visitor Use Capacity Analysis http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/ The draft EA public comment period closed on August 18^{th, 2008}. Two-thirds of the comments called for protecting the values of solitude and remoteness of the upper Chattooga and one-third of the comments were for unrestricted year-round, any water level boating access on the upper Chattooga. The E-mailed comments can be read by clicking HERE . The final decision will be released sometime in 2009.


	FOR ANGLERS WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCESS TO STREAMS CLICK www.georgiawildlife.com/documentdetail.aspx?docid=34&pageid=3&categor


*Preserving our Treasured Rivers: Campaign for the Conasauga: Click -Council News*
		Please go to Council News for updated info about Interstate 3.

	Welcome to the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited, part of a national network of grassroots volunteers dedicated to trout and salmon conservation. Georgia TU is devoted to conserving, protecting and restoring Georgia's trout fisheries. *Striving to fulfill our mission, our activities include:* Youth Education - Youth Education is conducted at the chapter level initiating younger individuals to Georgia TU's conservation efforts, introduction to trout fishing, and learning to become future stewards of our watersheds. Adult education and participation is a side benefit as parents get involved with their children in these activities. *Stream Improvement/Watershed Protection* - Conducted in conjunction with our partners and other alliances, Georgia TU is working to secure fish-friendly legislation in addition to reaching out to other individuals and organizations interested in protecting, or enhancing our cold water fisheries. Specific projects to protect or enhance Georgia's trout streams and their watersheds are undertaken with heavy chapter involvement by our grass roots volunteers and chapter leaders. Member Participation - No matter what legal method you either fish for trout, or would like to learn to fish for trout, Georgia Trout Unlimited members at the chapter level are willing to help. Chapter activities include: monthly meetings with interesting topic-related speakers, member trout fishing trips, clinics to learn how to tie flies -- or build your own fly rod, fund raising raffles in support of either chapter or Council initiatives, participation in cookouts & chili cook-offs, annual banquets, and an assortment of other activities. Generally, TU members have a lot of fun pursuing their trout fishing interests whether as a casual participant, or avid enthusiast. We invite you to explore our web site, contact one of our chapters for more information, and join with us in making sure that our trout fisheries remain a healthy and viable resource for future generations of Georgians. On this site, you will also find links to our national organization and to our Southeast TU leaders. All anglers and those interested in protecting our waters are welcome

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