John Pascavage, Co-founder of the LJRA passes away at 69.

 

We regret to announce that John Pascavage, a former director of the LJRA,  passed away at 69 years on July 15th. John was an avid fly fisher and tyer.  In 1998, he co-founded the Little Juniata River Association when he became concerned about the macroinvertebrate health on the river following a chemical spill.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the Little Juniata River Association (see donate to the LJRA ). His obituary can be found here:  https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/centredaily/name/john-pascavage-obituary?id=35854119

 

Angie Spagnoli elected as the new director of the LJRA

Angie Spagnoli has joined the board of the directors of the LJRA. She has a background in Environmental Science and Ecology and brings her expertise to these areas to the organization. Welcome Angie! Read more about Angie on the meet the directors page. Angie replaces outgoing Director Bill Bressler. Thank you Bill for your years of service to the LJRA.

17th Annual Riverbank Clean up

2022 River Bank Clean-up will be held Saturday April 9th. Meet at the Spruce Creek Methodist Church by 8:45AM. All bags, gloves, vests and bottled water furnished. Dress for the weather. We need a few people with waders to clean a few areas, conditions permitting. The event is on rain, snow or shine. Refreshments served before and afterwards.

Contact:  Bill Anderson 814-569 8843, [email protected]

A flier can be downloaded from this link

March Meeting

The next LJRA Meeting will be Thursday, Mar. 24th. 7 pm. at Marzoni’s Restaurant, Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona or by Zoom (To be determined). Come early for the excellent Marzoni food and beer! Agenda items include:

Public Fishing Easements status.

Spring Riverbank Clean-up planned for Saturday, April 9th. We need volunteer group leaders.

Update on Rutters development on the upper J

LJRA Directors’ info now on website.

Meet our New WCO

Election of officers for 2022.

Take a River Tour

Tipton Ramp Fish Habitat Project August 2019

All LJRA members are entitled to a personal 1/2 day river tour with LJRA President, Bill Anderson. The tour includes a visit to LJRA project sites, access points (boating and fishing), cold water sources and headwaters. You will also have an opportunity to discuss threats and opportunities regarding the Little j and its watershed.  Contact Bill  [email protected] to set a date.