NEWS. Squan-a-Tissit. Squan-A-Tissit Fundraiser Dinner featuring Tim Purinton, Director MDER Saturday, April 1, 5-9 pm. Inside: Presidents Letter

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1 Squan-a-Tissit NEWS The newsletter for the Trout Unlimited chapter that champions sport and conservation on two northeastern Massachusetts trout rivers: The Squannacook & The Nissitissit. Inside: Presidents Letter Calendar of Events Chapter News Back Page Volume 17, Issue 7, March, 2017 Squan-A-Tissit Fundraiser Dinner featuring Tim Purinton, Director MDER Saturday, April 1, 5-9 pm The Annual TU Spaghetti Dinner will be held this Saturday, April 1st. Join us for a fun-filled evening, to dine on homemade spaghetti sauce, participate in raffles and auctions of high-quality fishing gear and other items, and view a film celebrating the Chapter s largest conservation project to date the Millie Turner Dam Removal. In lieu of the dinner, the regularly scheduled Tuesday Chapter meeting will not be held in March. See you Saturday, bring family, bring a friend! - 1 -

2 Squann-a-Tissit Chapter Officers: President vacant Vice President Tim McDaniel Treasurer Scott Hraba Secretary Russell Schott Board of Directors Newsletter coeditor Dave Armstrong Walter Crissey Chip Detwiller Michael Rosser Jim Wilson Webmaster Newsletter coeditor Kirk Reynolds President s Message Spring Is on its way, along with the annual dinner. Yes, it s that time of year when we enjoy the chance to gather with old friends and meet new ones. Come join us for good food and a chance to win some great items in our raffles and silent auctions. The nights speaker is Tim Purinton, Director of the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration. His agency led the team that was responsible for the removal of the Millie Turner dam. I was fortunate to have the chance to work with Tim as one of the partners of the dam removal. Tim will talk briefly about the project and show a short film about the Nissitissit River. You will enjoy his presentation and the film is informative and fun. Please join us and remember the money raised pays for the projects the chapter is involved with. Michael, Michael Rosser Chapter website

3 Activity Mar BOD Meeting Tuesday, Mar 14, 7:00 Upcoming Activi- Calendar Annual Dinner Saturday, April 1, :00 9:00 Pepperell VFW Chapter members come join the BOD ~ noon at the Pepperell VFW and help set up the hall more hands make light work and it s a chance to mingle with fellow members. Apr Annual Dinner Saturday, Apr 1, 5:00 BOD Meeting Tuesday, Apr 11, 7:00 Chapter Meeting Tuesday, Apr 25, 7:00 May BOD Meeting Tuesday, May 9, 7:00 Chapter Meeting Tuesday, May 23, 7:00 - Sign up All Squan-a-Tissit Chapter members are asked to please sign up for the announcement list: Trout Unlimited - Our Vision By the next generation, Trout Unlimited will ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters. Operation of ATVs is illegal in Wildlife Management Areas. To report violations of off-road recreation vehicles, environmental, or wildlife laws please contact the Environmental Police Radio Communications Center

4 Chapter News NISSITISSIT PHOTO EXHIBIT On Thursday, February 23 rd, an exhibit on Nissitissit River plant communities was held at the Lawrence Library in Pepperell. Ken Hartlage s photos were presented and Pat Swain Rice provided a naturalists talk on native plant communities and Wildflowers found along the Nissitissit River

5 NISSITISSIT PHOTO EXHIBIT, Contin

6 Chapter News MassWildlife/Trout Unlimited Joint Forum MassWildlife and TU held a forum in March to discuss some of the work that MassWildlife does protecting coldwater fisheries, showcase TU s efforts in protecting trout and their habitats, and highlight the potential for increased cooperation in future endeavors. The forum was held at the new MassWildlife Headquarters in Westborough, MA The MassWildlife facility is a greenbuilding with an indoor trout stream! - 6 -

7 MassWildlife/Trout Unlimited Joint Forum, contin. Speakers at the forum included MassWildife biologists and land agents, the MA/RI TU Council and the Southeast, Boston, and Squan-A-Tissit TU chapters. Michael Rosser TU presentations highlighted work done on Red Brook, the Nissitissit River, and the Crowningshield land purchase on the North River in western MA - 7 -

8 MassWildlife/Trout Unlimited Joint Forum, contin. The Worcester Telegram had a great article on 3/23 describing the forum: The goal of the forum was to facilitate communication between MassWildlife and TU. The forum was a great success we all look forward to working together in the future! Photo :by E. Pastuzek L-R: Bruce Osterling, Bill Pastuzek, Jason Stolarski, Adam Kutz, Mark Burton, Todd Richards, Jack Buckley, Garry Crago, Becka Quiñones, Michael Rosser, Warren Winders - 8 -

9 The Back Page Send in your photos and stories for posting here The Nissitissit River, downstream of Mill St., Pepperell. Flows are up, and sand that had been trapped behind the Miller Turner dam is starting to move. D. Armstrong - 9 -

10 Fly of the Month: Little black stonefly Hook: Mustad R-30/94833 #14 - #22. Thread: 6/0 or 8/0 black. Tails: none. Body: black Superfine. Thorax: black Superfine. Wings: gray mallard quill Hackle: 3 ½ turns dark dun or dark grizzly, or black Fly: Photo: -supercool/ JOIN TROUT UNLIMITED TODAY! To join or renew your membership in Trout Unlimited, please go to: and click on the Join/Renew Membership tabs Fill out the name, address and credit card information. Be sure to indicate Squann-a-Tissit as your local TU Chapter! Any amount can be given above regular membership as an additional gift to help Trout Unlimited promote coldwater conservation. Trout Unlimited is a 501c(3) organization. Membership fees and other contributions to TU and the local chapter are tax exempt to the extent allowable by law

11 Squan-a-Tissit Chapter of Trout Unlimited P.O. Box 654 Pepperell, MA Return Service Requested Please Mail To: Monthly Meeting The Squan-a-Tissit Chapter of Trout Unlimited holds monthly meetings for chapter members and guests on the fourth Tuesday of the month (Sept. through May) at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Hall, Route 113 & Leighton Street, Pepperell, MA. Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m., however members and guests are encouraged to arrive earlier and participate in informal fly-tying. Bring your own vice and materials. Directions From Rt. 3: Take the Rt. 113 Exit (Tyngsboro, Dunstable) and proceed west on Rt. 113, 6.5 miles, through Dunstable and into Pepperell. The VFW Hall will be located on the left side of Rt. 113, opposite a small center island with a stone monument and three flagpoles. From Rt. 495: Take the Rt. 119 Exit (Littleton Common) and proceed west on Rt. 119, 9 miles, through Groton and into Pepperell. Turn right onto Rt. 111, and proceed 2.7 miles to a rotary. Turn right onto Rt. 113, and proceed 1.5 miles. The VFW hall will be located on the right side of Rt. 113, opposite a small center island with a stone monument and three flagpoles. From Rt. 2: Take the Rt. 111 Exit (Ayer, Harvard, Clinton) and proceed north on Rt. 111, approximately 12 miles (total, to the Pepperell rotary), through Ayer and Groton to Pepperell. Route 111 merges with Rt. 119 in Groton. Once in Pepperell, Rt. 111 bears to the right (off of Rt. 119). Turn right onto Rt. 111 and proceed 2.7 miles to a rotary. Turn right onto Rt. 113, and proceed 1.5 miles. The VFW hall will be located on the right side of Rt. 113, opposite a small center island with a stone monument and three flagpoles