Charlie Breithaupt, Council  Chairman

LATEST NEWS ITEMS:

TROUT CAMP MENTORS: IF YOU WISH TO BE A TROUT CAMP MENTOR, YOU MUST DOWNLOAD AND FILL OUT THE BACKGROUND CHECK PERMISSION FORM. IT IS DUE TO CHARLIE BY MAY16. CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO DOWNLOAD : Background Check Permission Form 2008

THE 2008 DREAM VACATION WINNER IS: Bill Graham     of Acworth, GA Ticket number 1568

For other winners, go to Dream Vacation 2008      

Forest Service soon to release the Upper Chattooga River Environmental Assessment www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/documents/1650_1_FMS0728_000.pdf. Click here for further info: Council News

SPAWNING TROUT IN TRIBUTARY STREAMS (STITS).

There have been sightings on a tributary of the Chattahoochee (Cabin Creek) of spawning trout. The Georgia DNR has now authorized a study of naturally reproducing trout on the Hooch. Four Ga TU Chapters will monitor approximately twenty streams along the river corridor beginning in February. CLICK Council News FOR INFO

Please go to Council News for updated info about Interstate 3. There have been recent developments which deserve your attention.

Preserving our Treasured Rivers: Campaign for the Conasauga: Click -Council News

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

Our Sponsors: Click on the logos below to visit the sites.