Friday, June 15, 2007










In June, 2007 the Schuylkill Technology Center under carpentry instructor, Tim McGinley, furnished the Park with a beautiful Gazebo.
Special thanks also to the Schuylkill Builders Association for providing materials.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

In June, the all important "Facility" was added to the Fish and Boat Access Area. The newly renovated parking area is the result of County and PA Fish and Boat Commission funding.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Sweet Arrow Lake was stocked with 1,000 trout from the Swatara coopertive trout nursery and with over 4,000 trout from the PA Fish and boat Commission.

Sunday, April 15, 2007



The Schuylkill Leadership Class of 2007 paid for and helped erect a 24' x 32' picnic pavilion in the Falls Parking area. About 25 members of the class attended and asseembled 3 picnic tables and cleaned up the trail as well.

Monday, April 02, 2007

The Schuylkill County Commisioners stock the first trout ever placed in Sweet Arrow Lake by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. In order Commissioners Mantura Gallagher, Robert Carl and Frank Staudenmeier. Gary Slutter, WCO "pipes" in the remainder of the 2,000 rainbows.


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Saturday, March 31, 2007

The First day of trout brought many fishermen and non-fishermen alike to the Clubhouse for breakfast sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association.
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An early start to the trout season (March 31st) brought lots of people to Sweet Arrow Lake to try their luck. Most were successful. In the last photo, it isn't a trout, but to the young fellow who caught it, a big fish is a big fish.


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Friday, March 30, 2007

The Northern Swatara Creek Watershed Association/Swatara Cooperative Trout Nursery stockes Sweet Arrow with about 1,000 nice trout. The PCC crew helped out.

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Monday, March 12, 2007

Work begins on the expansion of the Fish and Boat Launch area. This project is funded by the Fish and Boat Commission, DCNR and Schuylkill County.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

The PCC was busy during the winter creating signs and reconstructing shutters for the Clubhouse in the traditional style.
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Thursday, March 01, 2007

Water returned to the falls several weeks after the valve was closed.
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Friday, February 02, 2007

Grover the groundhog made his first public appearance in 60 years for the 1st Annual Groundhog Day event at the Clubhouse. He predicted an early spring. Let's hope he is right.

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Saturday, January 27, 2007

While the Lake was drawn down, fish habitat including rock rubble piles and post clusters were installed. These provide "structure" which fish need for breeding and hiding.


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Sunday, December 17, 2006

The Lake was drawn down in December 2006 to allow for the installation of 3 "Dry Hydrants" for fire protection. The Falls disappeared for a while.


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A 10 foot wide extension was added to the Boat Launch for added safety during the drawdown.
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Saturday, December 02, 2006

Christmas at the Clubhouse- hosted by SALCA. Besides the decorations, the sounds of Chistmas were heard from the Bell Choir

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