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Entry ID2938
Friends of Reservoirs Member/Group Sponsoring the ProjectPymatuning Lake Association
Project Leader Contact InformationKathleen Brooks
Phone(412) 980-3280
EmailEmail hidden; Javascript is required.
Address220 Rosebriar Drive
Glenshaw, Pennsylvania 15116
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Project Information
Reservoir NamePymatuning Reservoir
Google Maps Locationgoogle.com
Please describe the project objective(s).

The objective of this project is to create additional aquatic habitat in Pymatuning Lake through
artificial habitat structures. We will specifically use this funding to create 100 porcupine cribs as
part of our annual habitat project. These habitat structures will also allow us to have more
habitat diversity for fish at the proposed 2025 project placement site. They will also improve
recruitment, species richness, and the efficiency of aquatic fish populations while providing
improved fishing opportunities.

Please describe the project methods. Will the product be used in conjunction with existing habitat restoration efforts on the reservoir? Will the product supplement natural brush, rock, or other materials being added to the reservoir?

This project will add additional structures to the annual project at the lake. Artificial habitat
improvement structures will be constructed on land and then will be placed by two specialized
boats. These structures will mimic new natural habitat at the lake. The natural habitat at the
lake has been degrading over the past decade and new habitat structures help replace this loss.
The structures will be constructed out of rough-cut hemlock, nails and concrete block.

Will state fish and wildlife agency staff be directly involved in the project? How so (planning, site selection, participation in installation)? Is there an associated lake or habitat management plan that states the need for structural habitat enhancement?

Yes. Technical assistance, tools, safety gear, hardware, funding and placement will be
completed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. PA DCNR will provide some
staffing, an operator and a machine for the project. Yes. there is a PFBC fish habitat improvement plan for Pymatuning.

List the species that the project is expected to benefit:

Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Muskellunge

How do you plan to conduct outreach and advertise the project? (Examples: on-site signage, press releases, websites, message boards)

The Pymatuning Lake Association is responsible for gathering volunteers by contacting local
schools, the local conservation district, PA DCNR and ODNR. The project will be advertised on
our Facebook page, our website and message board located by the causeway on Pymatuning
Lake.

Upload at least one letter of support from a representative of the state fish and wildlife management agency:Letter-of-Support-Pymatuning-Reservoir-2024.pdf
Partnership and Budget
Does the project involve one or more youth groups?Yes
Please list all partners involved in the project:
Partner Name Type of Partner Cash Contribution In-Kind Contribution (Description) In-Kind Value ($)
Local Middle/High School Students Youth Labor 1500
PFBC State Staff 1584
PFBC State Boats 950
PFCB State Block 3000
PADCNR State Skid Steer/Operator 750
PADCNR State Staff 450
Pymatuning Lake Assoc. Volunteers Non-Profit Labor 800
Pymatuning Lake Assoc. Non-Profit Materials 2000