Damon Hearne, Southeast Land Protection Coordinator spoke at the May chapter meeting about his recent conservation projects in NC and TN. He also talked about his advocacy work for restoration of NC Clean Water Management Trust funding and opposition to proposed opening of pristine Roadless Rule wildlife areas to future road construction.

At the April 17, 2012 meeting, our Trout in Classroom teachers came to present their TIC programs for the 2011-2012 school year. The teachers there were: Liz Cronan – Sugar Loaf Elementary – Alexander County Schools, Kim Sexton – East Davidson High School – Davidson County Schools and Dana Keeney – William Ellis Middle School – Davie County Schools. Cathy Berrier – Ledford High School – Davidson County Schools was not able to attend but sent her comments through Don Davidson. As in past years, the presentation by the teachers showed all of us how impactful the Trout in Classroom program has been (as illustrated by Liz's "student chain" presented to the club)

NC Wildlife biologist Jacob Rash returned to talk to BRTU about new learning on North Carolina's brook trout fishery and overall stream management plans by NC Wildlife