About Us
The Valley Forge Chapter of Trout Unlimited is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring trout habitat throughout Chester County, Pennsylvania. Valley Forge Trout Unlimited is an active chapter effectively working to advance conservation efforts. Its 800-plus members and affiliates are engaged in the fight to preserve our precious cold water resources. All similarly inclined persons are invited to join in our efforts.
Valley Forge Trout Unlimited general meetings are open to the public. They are held the second Thursday of each month from September through May. There is no general meeting in March due to the Trout Show.
Note: No general meetings in June, July and August.
Our next general meeting will be held on Thursday, September 9.
Please plan on joining us for our regularly scheduled monthly meetings featuring great speakers and terrific members! Click Here for more information
VFTU’s Mission
- Conserve, protect and restore cold water fisheries and their watersheds, principally in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Encourage proper land, water, fish and wildlife management and conservation.
- Promote and assist in the education of all citizens as to the need for preservation of the environment in as natural state as possible.
- Promote the philosophy, objectives and activities of Trout Unlimited.
VFTU Initiatives
Trout In The Classroom
Valley Forge Trout Unlimited sponsors a number of TIC programs in local schools. Click here to learn more.
Project Healing Waters
Project Healing Waters is a nationwide program administered through the Veteran’s Administration that introduces fly fishing to veterans. Our chapter began this outreach program in 2012 and it is growing rapidly. Click here for more information on how we’re engaging our veterans in this rejuvenating project and how you can take part.
VFTU News
Pete Goodman’s Valley Creek Message
Fall of 2020 Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership & Trout Unlimited – Video https://www.tu.org/magazine/pennsylvanias-valley-creek-featured-in-latest-tu-trcp-video/ https://managemywatershed.org/an-interview-with-pete-goodman/ Spring of 2021 Carol…
Mark Your Calendars!
Announcing Valley Forge Trout Unlimited’s Yellow Breeches Fall Fishing Trip When: October 6-8, 2021 Where: Allenberry Resort, Boiling…
2021 Chester County Conservation Camp
July 9th to 11th hosted by CCWA–Paradise Farm Camps The camp is open to boys and girls ages…
Project Healing Waters Coatesville Wins Hazel Harnish Award
I’m pleased to announce that the Coatesville VA has decided to award this year’s Hazel P Harnish Memorial Award to Project…
VFTU Action Items
Contact your legislators regarding the Joint Legislative Conservation Committee (JLCC) and its impending shutdown on June 30
We are hearing that something could be put in as a rider into the fiscal code or administrative…
DEP to Receive Comments, Host Virtual Public Hearing on Amendment Applications for Mariner East 2 Pipeline, Chester County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today it will receive public comments and host a…
Active Constituent Team
Representative Friel Otten encourages constituents to participate in Active Constituent Teams formed around legislative issues of interest or…
Bishop Tube
The General Warren Village Neighborhood Association needs your support to ensure full clean up and natural protection for this…