The Tomorrow River Valley Conservation Club (TRVCC) was established in 1942 by a group of men looking to preserve the beauty of Amherst and the surrounding community. Now, the club has been passed down to many others.
Currently, through planting trees, roadside/lake cleanups, and stocking our local Lake Emily, the club has truly made a positive impact in the community. The TRVCC is involved in many aspects of the community and passersby see their logo in many places, whether it’s at the town fair at their burger stand or in the high school hallways where they sponsor a $50 drawing to the winner who submits a picture to their Fin, Fur, and Feather Board. Getting involvement from students at Amherst has been one of the main purposes of the TRVCC.
Amherst recently started their own fishing club and the TRVCC was quick to help sponsor the club. Board member Scott Chandler said that the decision to sponsor the club was a no-brainer because the club is “passionate about getting kids fishing and hunting.”
Chandler said the whole purpose of the club is to “increase outdoor opportunities in the Tomorrow River Valley area.” By stocking Lake Emily with 1000 perch and 1000 walleye every other year they hope to be able to give the Amherst youth those cherished memories of hauling in the “Big One.”
The TRVCC doesn’t only focus on fishing, but also hunting. Every year the club distributes thousands of trees to members of the club and the local community so we can support wildlife habitat. Since 1979 the Conservation Club has taught a hunter safety course to make sure our hunters return home safe. The class has been held at the Jensen Center but now with the purchase of land off of Highway 54 the club hopes to build a clubhouse that can house the students for the course and double as an archery range.
The Tomorrow River Valley Conservation Club is now 84 years old. Over many years they have accomplished many great things and been a staple in this tight-knit Amherst community. Now it is time to help the TRVCC. For 84 years it has been run by some amazing people but as time goes by people age. Volunteer non-members have helped the club run the fair stand more and more over the years because the manpower the club has isn’t able to handle several late nights in a row.
Club Treasurer, Joe Orsund, even said, “I’m on the young side and I’m 44.” The club is looking to recruit younger people who are looking to become more involved and make a positive impact on their community.
Consider joining and making that difference. For more information look at the club website, https://trconservationclub.com/, or contact Joe Orsund, at 715-340-5748.
