Welcome to TU225, The Narragansett Chapter of Trout Unlimited!
Here you will find the latest information about current projects, events, and other information about the chapter. To find out more about who we are and what we do, click here. Our meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month, and more info can be found here.
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Look for a new edition of The Long Cast in June !
You can find Aprils' edition using the Newsletter link at the top of the page.
Upcoming Scheduled Chapter Events:
May 29th : Our first 2013 Streamside Meeting @ the Route 165 Arcadia Management Check Station Pavilion, Exeter RI. On the Wood River.
Important message: TU 225 Narragansett Chapter Board of Directors to our fellow members in regards to recent postings on the Protect Rhode Island Brook Trout Faceboook Page.
The Board of Directors and officers of the Narragansett Chapter of TU have been following the postings on this site. Anyone who is interested in this page should be aware of the following:
- The Board has reviewed the policy of TU National as it applies to the Wood River, and specifically, how it applies to the area where the Chapter assists the RI DEM by float stocking. Discussions at several Board meetings have resulted in the following:
- At each decision point in the decision matrix provided by TU National, there was no consensus. Each point could be debated as either a yes or no answer.
- The Q and A document provided by TU National, intended to assist Chapters in applying the policy, did not help clarify the policy.
- As a result, the Board agreed that we needed additional information to make a clear decision on the applicability of the policy. The Board created the Habitat Assessment Group and charged the group to obtain the necessary information during a one year time frame allotted to accomplish this work. The Board will evaluate any and all information provided by the posters on this site. As the focus of TU 225 is on action not debate or editorializing from the sidelines, we strongly encourages those who are interested in the outcome of this study to join the HAG and actively participate in this effort.
- We will publish the results of the Habitat Assessment Group later this year.
- After many debates at our general membership meetings, the announcement of the formation of the Habitat Assessment Group, and the presentation of the timeline, a member presented a motion to the membership to immediately comply with (his personal interpretation of) the TU National policy and stop Chapter participation in DEM stockings. The membership soundly defeated this motion by a vote of 24 to 4.
The Board of Directors and the officers of this Chapter have selected a process that will enable an informed decision on this issue in a reasonable time frame. We do not intend to re-debate this issue at every membership meeting while the study is ongoing.
To Summarize, TU225 is working to clarify the applicability of TU National's stocking policy in the Wood River, but instead of blindly applying the policy, this Chapter intends to make the necessary decision based on the information that is directly applicable to the Wood River. This decision will also involve working with our partners in protecting the Wood for all users of this multi-customer watershed. Making an exppedient decision on the applicability of this confused policy statement would be unfair and a blatant disservice to our members, partners, and other people who enjoy the Wood river and the Arcadia Management Area.
If you would like to comment on the posting or discuss your thoughts on the subject please do so in the established forum site under the approporiate subject line.
The All New Forum site :
TU 225 Narragansett Chapter Members Only
Message Board
This message board is for current and active members of Trout Unlimited Narragansett Chapter 225 only. It will be used to ask and answer questions on upcoming events, projects, topics, etc.--and to share current river and streamside information and fishing reports. Posts will be reviewed by the administrator and moderators to ensure that any form of harrassment of members, foul language or derogitory remarks will not be posted. The person or persons will be notified to edit the post appropriately or risk the chance of expulsion from the forum site.
To insure that messages are kept within the club, a club password is required, as well as a personal password. So logging on to the message board is a 2-step process: First you'll be asked for the club password, then for your username and personal password. Click on the link at the end of these instructions to send an e-mail for the club password (also feel free to ask questions). Once it has been established you are a member in good standing the club password will be emailed to you. Please include your full name on the message. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Registering for the Members Message Board
When you receive the club password, click on the link called http://tu225narragansett.forumchitchat.com on the links page. In the next screen, click on "Not a member?" or "Register." Type in the required information : a user name of your choosing and a personal password. Your personal password should not contain capital letters or spaces. Then type in your full name. Please do not check the "Private" box for your full name so that members know who is writing.
TU 225 Past Projects 2013
Call to action! Huge Success !
TU 225 members and volunteers met on Saturday March 23rd. at the RT 165 Check Station in The Arcadia Management Area for 9:OO AM. On Saturday we installed all line debris boxes along established entrance sites. In addition to installing the line debris boxes, The Chapter was asked by Arcadia Forestry to assist with a clean up. There were about 30 or more people including State employees, Chapter TU 225 volunteers, and friends of The Wood River spread out all along the places that need immediate attention. The harsh New england winter had left many fallen trees clogging acess and flow of the river. The group assisted on both the trails and waterways of the Upper Wood River area in an effort to keep the river from further damage and prepare for the 2013 Trout Fishing Season and river access for Opening Day.
April 20th Streamside clean up update:
Despite the weather in the morning the chapter had a decent turnout. We collected 22 bags of garbage and debris ranging from the smallest candy wrapper up to the largest broken lawn chair. Thanks to all who participated, we will keep everyone informed of the next clean up event later this year.
April 27th Addieville East youth day with United Fly Tiers of RI, Trout Unlimited Chapters Narragansett 225 & Northern RI 737 contact John Troiano. Update: Youth day was reported to be one of the best in years. Great day with much shared camaradie between Narragansett and Northern RI Chapters including UFTRI members. Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers!
Winter : MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 7 P.M. ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE COVENTRY ELK’S CLUB.
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