In
2002, the River Otter was released by the Pennsylvania Game
Commission in the Raystown Branch watershed and at Raystown Lake. In
a plan to release 40 otters over two years, over 25 otters were released
upstream in the Raystown Branch and seven at the Lake.
Over 100 people came to the
Aitch Recreation Area to observe the release of three river otters
conducted by Frostburg State University and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. All
observers, especially the children, were excited to witness a rare
sighting of an otter. Please keep your eye out for otters.
The Corps will continue to
provide assistance to the program which enhances the ecological system
by returning one of its native predators and provides a unique opportunity
for our visitors to observe this valuable mammal.
Over 100 people came to the
Aitch Recreation Area to observe the release of three river otters
conducted by Frostburg State University and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. All
observers, especially the children, were excited to witness a rare
sighting of an otter. Please keep your eye out for otters. 