Watershed Moment for Watershed Groups?
Watershed groups want to generate more interest in areas that support wildlife, like this wetland pond on Jacobs Creek in Mt. Pleasant. But getting the word out isn't easy. For the story on WYEP-fm, visit http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story.html?storyid=201007121700230.538422
What A Walleye!
Deanna Miller with an Allegheny River walleye she caught on a jig and crawler in recent weeks. Darl Black provided photo.
Erie Citation Perch
This 1-pound 9-ounce perch was boated in recent weeks on Lake Erie
Walleye Bounty on Erie
Dan Kelly of Buckets Charters reports banner fishing for walleye in recent weeks.
On The Fly
Wooly Bugger
ON THE FLY
Peregrine Banding
The National Aviary's Todd Katzner and a Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife conservation officer capture a peregrine falcon from a window ledge on the 40th floor of the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning last spring. Chicks in the peregrine's nest were given a medical exam and banded. The birds are monitored 24/7 during the spring until they leave the nest. It is part of a state-federal effort to reestablish peregrines to Pennsylvania. Efforts are being made to repopulate the cliffs of Central Pennsylvania with these birds of prey, as well. For Deborah's story on this, visit www.alleghenyfront.org
PA Game Commission wildlife conservation officer Beth Fife holds a chick during banding.
Katzner holds the peregrine falcon while its chicks are banded
Four Mile Creek in Erie
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is working to remove dams on Four Mile so steelhead can eventually be stocked here.