Current Projects

Donegal Trout Unlimited works on coldwater streams throughout Lancaster County. To help you locate sites where we're working, planning, or have done restoration work, the site now includes a map of the county's watersheds, with links to topographic maps for many of our projects.

Access the watershed map here.

We have 3 projects in the works for the Conowingo at present. Design work has been completed for another section of Tanglewood Golf Course, as well as the Myers & Smucker farms. Permitting is underway so these sections can be worked on in 2012. Interest has been expressed by another 2 farm owners for future work.

With the help of the Lancaster County Conservancy, Friends of Fishing Creek, Drumore Township and PA Fish & Boat, DTU was able to finish 2 sites along Scalpy Hollow Road which had severe erosion problems. While work was underway, another landowner approached us about helping with his portion of this wild trout stream.

This is an important tributary to Donegal Spring Creek, contributing vital cold water to this Lancaster County limestoner. PA Fish & Boat Commission will begin design of devices to curb erosion and provide fish habitat this Fall, with work to begin in 2012. Tree and shrub planting is also projected to provide all-important shade.