The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District will accept live evergreen Christmas trees at Woodcock Creek Lake from Dec. 25, 2025, through Jan. 25, 2026. Trees will be repurposed for structural improvements to fish habitats. When anchored to the bottom of a water body, evergreen trees promote ideal habitats for a variety of fish species and other aquatic organisms. Last year, project staff placed almost 60 donated trees throughout the lake.
Decaying wood debris from the trees provides food and nutrients aquatic macroinvertebrates need to thrive. Additionally, the debris attracts insects that favoring smaller fish species such as yellow perch, rock bass, and bluegill. Larger predatory fish species, such as smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, and muskellunge, will also frequent the debris to seek smaller prey, creating fishing opportunities for properly licensed anglers.
| Date Taken: | 12.17.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.17.2025 10:07 |
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| Location: | SAEGERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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