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Sharing from Trout Unlimited (and NFWF): recent funding for brook trout projects
NFWF funding for Chesapeake Bay brook trout.
Sharing from CBF: How restoring West Virginia's native brook trout also restores water quality, and the critical partnerships making this important work happen
Brook Trout work in West Virginia helps the Chesapeake Bay
Sharing from NPS: Researchers see startling brook trout declines in Shenandoah streams
Land use and pollution used to be brook trout’s biggest problems. But our latest research shows that being a cold-water fish in a warming world might be its greatest challenge yet. By Jeb Wofford and Evan Childress
EBTJV, PA, NY, NJ, TU, and WMI partner to increase capacity for brook trout conservation
A NFWF grant was awarded to WMI for brook trout work in NY, NJ, PA
Pigpen Branch, SC restoration
Biologist Hailey Goyette gave a presentation about a recent project to restore Brook Trout to Pigpen Branch, SC, at the June 2024 EBTJV Steering Committee meeting.
EBTJV now has a job board for coldwater related positions across the east.
To share a position (relevant to Brook Trout or water resources) contact Lori lori.maloney@canaanvi.org
Tioga River (PA) AMD Restoration Funded, $68 M from SRBC
Read and see more about the Tioga River AMD restoration underway
State coordination for FY25 RFP
coordination deadline extended; final applications due February 9, 2024.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's project opens stream miles in Maine
This AOP project was a high priority by USFWS and others, and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy worked hard over ten years to gather funding and make it a reality.
Check out this project from Pigpen Branch, SC!
A great example of a southern Appalachian brook trout on the Francis Marion &Sumter National Forest through partnership of South Carolina DNR with many, many other groups!
OCT 18 CRC Roundtable to discuss expert analysis of Chesapeake Bay cleanup progress
What is the CESR report and why is it important for brook trout?
New review of genetic rescue
Is now the time? Shannon White, Jacob Rash, and David Kazyak review the application of genetic rescue to brook trout conservation.
EBTJV names Jake Rash new Chairman
In December 2022, the Steering Committee of the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture approved Jacob "Jake" Rash as its new Chairman.
Reflections on Brook Trout Conservation over the past 6 years
Nat Gillespie talks about the state of brook trout conservation. Nat is the Assistant National Fish Program Leader for the US Forest Service in their Washington, DC headquarters. He served as the EBTJV Steering Committee Chair from 2017-2022.
Brook trout can move a little freer in Maryland's Blue Lick Watershed
Trout Unlimited recently replaced a barrier on a tributary to Blue Lick Run, in the Savage River Watershed, Avilton Maryland.
Project snapshot - Restoration of Riverine Process and Habitat Suitability, Narraguagus River, Beddington, ME
This FY22 EBTJV/NFHAP funded project has been successfully completed! Thanks to Project SHARE and partners for continuing to invest in the health and functioning of this watershed.
EBTJV project named in NFHAP's annual Waters to Watch program
The White River, VT featured in NFHAP's annual Waters to Watch program.
Camp Wiahkowi Dam Removal a Success
Friends of the Winooski River completed the removal of Camp Wihakowi Dam in 2020.
See our videos from the recent EBTJV annual meeting!
in April 2022 EBTJV had a membership meeting at NCTC. Videos are now on YouTube.
Workshop: Understanding Genetics for Successful Conservation and Restoration of Resilient Chesapeake Bay Brook Trout Populations
On September 28 and 29, 2021, the Chesapeake Research Consortium is hosting a brook trout genetics workshop for researchers, managers, and conservation practitioners. The workshop will be available via web and also in person.
New infographic about EBTJV's work
Infographic showing the progress made by EBTJV and partners since 2006.
W2B Communications Strategy Now Published
Representatives from each Fish Habitat Partnership involved with the Whitewater to Bluewater collaborative (W2B): SARP, ACFHP, and EBTJV initiated a plan of approach for the development of a joint communications strategy.
EBTJV Newsletter - Volume 2, Issue 2 (June 2014)
The EBTJV's newsletters contain Brook Trout conservation and partnership-related news.
Aaron Run (MD) - Mitigating Acid Mine Drainage Improves pH Levels in Run
Waterbody Improved: water flowing through abandoned coal mines contributed acid mine drainage (AMD) to Maryland’s Aaron Run, causing the stream’s pH level to fail to meet the state’s water quality standard for pH. As a result, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) added Aaron Run to Maryland’s 2004 Clean Water Act (CWA) section 303(d) list of impaired waters for low pH. Watershed partners implemented numerous AMD mitigation projects, and pH levels increased. Aaron Run now meets the state water quality standard for pH and supports a population of brook trout. As a result, MDE has proposed removing Aaron Run from the state’s list of impaired waters for pH impairment in 2014.
East Fork Greenbrier River/Poca Run Large Woody Material Project, Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia, Monitoring Report - 2015
The East Fork Greenbrier River/Poca Run Large Woody Material (LWM) project was designed to treat a total of 16 stream sites with LWM structures distributed along ¾ miles of stream and floodplain areas on the Monongahela National Forest.
EBTJV's 2021 habitat projects to connect over 6 stream miles, reduce sedimentation, improve brook trout resiliency to climate change
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded $173,333 in funding for EBTJV partners through the National Fish Habitat Partnership Program in 2021. These projects bring an additional $669,887 in partner contributions for a partner:NFHAP ratio of 3.9:1.
During fishing and boating week, enjoy and conserve wild brook trout
Learn about EBTJV's mission and conservation actions, and enjoy this beautiful native fish.
A Great Way to Support EBTJV – Shop Select RepYourWater Merchandise to Further our Brook Trout Conservation Efforts
The Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV) is excited about its collaboration with RepYourWater, Beyond the Pond, and the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership (ACFHP) to further support fish habitat conservation from whitewater to bluewater.
10th International Charr Symposium in Japan: First Announcement
The International Symposium on Charr (genus Salvelinus) attracts a diverse community that uses charr in research, recreation, and as a food resource.
Brook Trout: The Scourge and the Saint. Applying Lessons Learned from Both Eradication and Reintroduction Efforts across the West and East to Better Manage this Char
Proceedings from a symposium that was held during the 2019 American Fisheries Society/The Wildlife Society Joint Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada.
Donate Now to Support Brook Trout Conservation
Supporters of Brook Trout conservation can make a tax-deductible donation that will assist the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture achieve its mission.
Celebrating 1,000 Culverts
THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE AND ITS MANY PARTNERS ARE BUILDING BETTER CULVERTS TO OPEN WATERWAYS FOR FISH TO GROW, REPRODUCE AND SURVIVE, TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCY OF ROADS TO FLOODING, AND TO PROTECT TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMMUNITIES
Decision Support Tools for Brook Trout Conservation
The EBTJV website now houses links to five new decision support tools that can assist natural resource managers with Brook Trout conservation efforts.
EVERYTHING’S COMING UP BROOK TROUT, AND NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON
After more than a century of population decline resulting from habitat loss, and competition from invasive species, Brook Trout are starting to feel the heat from climate change as well. Fortunately, partners from all sectors are joining forces to tackle “the big three” with the right tools, using the best available science supported by the North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative, the Appalachian Landscape Conservation Cooperative, the EBTJV, and others.
