Supporting Trout Unlimited’s Mission “…to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain” North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds.

Locally CRCTU will pursue the following initiatives on the local level:

• Continue the brook trout restoration and education project with DNR and USFS including new initiative at Jocassee Gorges
• Continue the annual litter clean-up efforts on the Chattooga River and its trails including the quarterly Hwy 107 and Burrell’s Ford Rd litter pick-up. (Big Bend Rd to Fish Hatchery Rd) and the Eastatoe River
• Continue the maintenance of the Coon Branch trail along the Whitewater River.
• Respond to requests by Duke Power for other conservation initiatives on their properties
• Support miscellaneous conservation oriented programs, such as Casting for Recovery, Healing Waters etc.
• Keep members informed regarding legislative and regulatory developments related to our Conservation Agenda and encourage members to make their opinions known.
• Initiate new projects and continue ongoing “Stream Conservation Projects” related to protection and enhancement of trout populations and their habitats in South Carolina trout streams.
• Work with Duke on Keowee Toxaway Relicensing.

CRCTU will provide opportunities for interested parties to expand their knowledge of its activities and trout fishing by:

• Continuing to offer mentoring to its members and other interested parties, such as: Provide Fly Fishing skills workshops and on-stream mentoring.
• Participate in learning programs sponsored by DNR, USFS and others (i.e., Clemson (OLLI) Life-time Learning Fishing Session, USFS Fishing Rodeo, DNR Hunting and Fishing Day, Scouting for Trout)
• Apply for and secure outside funding beyond initial contributions.

CRCTU will provide and continuously improve recreational opportunities for members and guests by:

• Making our semi-monthly fishing outings special; plan group meals; mentor without fishing, etc
• Continuing the tradition of an annual cookout and Dec. social for members and their spouses
• Networking via email/phone to promote informal, regular fishing outings.
• Providing regular fishing reports and meeting minutes via email and social media.

CRCTU will reach out to expand its constituency and network of relationships by:

• Contacting new members personally and getting them involved.
• Providing visitors with chapter information packets, including a copy of the latest newsletter and a membership application; and providing new members with chapter information packets including a TU Decal
• Interact with guests and new members to encourage and provide information on opportunities for participation.
• Planning day-trips to foster new member involvement by conducting mentoring and networking activities
• Interacting with other TU chapters
• Develop/Foster relationship with Clemson University’s Five Rivers Chapter
• Utilize social networks to expand Trout Unlimited exposure.