Thirty-two students graduated from the 12th annual Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp on June 23, completing a course of study that included subjects such as hydrogeology, wetland study, and benthic macro-invertebrate study.

The keynote address was provided by Dr. Robert Behnke, Professor Emeritus of Fisheries Biology at Colorado State University, and one of the premier salmonid biologists in the world.

The students also participated in stream habitat restoration on the Yellow Breeches Creek as well as courses in fly tying, casting and fishing techniques. The camp was again held at Allenberry on the Yellow Breeches Resort in Boiling Springs.

Amber Mancini of Old Forge was this year's recipient of the Leon Chandler Award. The award is given in memory of the late Mr. Chandler to the student who best exemplifies the qualities demonstrated to previous campers by Leon. Amber exhibited a quiet can-do attitude, showed a willingness to help other students and share her knowledge and went about her tasks quietly.

Registrations for the 2007 camp will begin to be accepted on November 1. For more information visit the Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp website.

Session Schedule

The Senate and House return to session on September 25.

On the Hill

· Bills on the Governor’s Desk

Other News

· Allegheny Energy Invests $550 Million to Reduce Air Pollution, Mercury at Hatfield

· County By County Breakdown Shows Extent of Abandoned Mine Problem in PA

· Funding for Watershed Specialists Continued for Another 2 Years

· Chesapeake Bay Foundation Unveils New Website

· DEP’s Cambria Mining Office Featured in Green Building Study

· All-Star Baseball Game in Pittsburgh Features Special Recycling Event

· Tireless Project Contributes to Mayor O’Connor’s Redd Up Initiative

· On-Farm Compost Workshop Set for Wilson College on July 22

· Spent Mushroom Substrate Symposium Planned for September

· Water Works Operators Set Annual Conference for August 7-9

· July Issue of EE Connections Newsletter Available From Environmental Ed Center

· Ned Smith Center Hosts Annual Nature and Arts Festival July 28-29

See & Hear

· Take an Online Video Tour of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie

· Join Students on the Susquehanna Expedition Through Online Video

Environmental Heritage

· Karl Mason Profiled in Pennsylvania Heritage Magazine

Feature

· Natural Challenges Confront Elk Calf Study Team, By Joe Kosack, Game Commission

Go To: PA Environment Digest Calendar Page

7/14/2006