Trout Unlimited Fundraiser for restoring a public Musconetcong River stretch

[thmyorke1]

For sakes of more argument; what exactly is being done to make waters more suitable? What's going behind the restoration work? I find it odd how the musky, which is a good stream already, is getting work and other streams aren't. Can't the same operations apply?

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

For sakes of more argument; what exactly is being done to make waters more suitable? What's going behind the restoration work? I find it odd how the musky, which is a good stream already, is getting work and other streams aren't. Can't the same operations apply?

from the link

The project that we propose will remediate the man-made problems along this 1,200-foot stretch by excavating six pools, making them deep enough to connect to groundwater, providing trout with thermal refuge in summer months. The project will also enhance riffles for macro invertebrate growth and trout spawning, provide in-stream structures to give trout prime feeding lies, and the banks will be restored then planted with native species to prevent future erosion. The project will turn this stretch of the Musconetcong into a much-needed year-round trout refuge.

these kinds of projects could (and do) happen throughout the state. it just takes a dedicated person or organization to plan it, consult with engineers/habitat experts etc, collect funding, and then manage the project to completion. certainly not a small task, but doable. from boots on the ground to donations being sent the more people get involved the more projects can happen, so if you want to see something happen in a particular spot, easiest way to make sure it happens is to get involved

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by acabtp

from the link


these kinds of projects could (and do) happen throughout the state. it just takes a dedicated person or organization to plan it, consult with engineers/habitat experts etc, collect funding, and then manage the project to completion. certainly not a small task, but doable. from boots on the ground to donations being sent the more people get involved the more projects can happen, so if you want to see something happen in a particular spot, easiest way to make sure it happens is to get involved

Thanks for the info. Neat idea to connect it to groundwater to keep it cool.

[thmyorke1]

Originally Posted by AndyS

An Emergency Clean Up coordinated by Brian Cowden, Trout Unlimited Musconetcong Home Rivers Initiative Coordinator was held on June 25, 2008 to remove the tires and other debris that were revealed under the former Gruendyke Mill Dam pool.

wow... CJ stream team would have a field day there

[acabtp]

Andy, what is the point of this nonsense? Nobody can care about any river but the Raritan?

[FASTEDDIE29]

Anericandesi! Thanks to you and all involved! The more rivers getting cleaned the better. I have much respect for all that take free time out of there lives to make our planet and rivers better. It's just awesome!!!

On another note, "The fact that there's BULLSHIT on someone's positive post is nonsense!!!" Grow up!!! There should be no debating! I don't get it!!!

[americandesi]

Thanks to everyone who supported this!