CROSSVILLE’S JUSTIN SPAULDING NAMED BIOLOGIST OF THE YEAR BY TWRA

From the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency:

The Fisheries Division named Justin Spaulding, Wildlife Manager in TWRA Region III, as its Biologist of the Year and Jessica Matoy, Wildlife Technician 2 at Tellico Hatchery, as the Fisheries Technician of the Year.

Among his achievements in 2024, Spaulding coordinated the successful reintroduction of Southern Appalachian Brook Trout in four Cherokee National Forest streams totaling more than three miles of restored Brook Trout waters. He designed, implemented, and analyzed year-long trout fishery creel surveys on the Tellico and Hiwassee rivers to help guide management of those fisheries.

Spaulding coordinated infrastructure enhancements with several organizations for the Moody Boat Ramp. Improvements to this Dale Hollow tailwater access includes bank stabilization, recovering stream-side fishing trail access, and repairs to an ADA-compliant fishing pier to provide access for anglers of all abilities. Spaulding was also instrumental in facilitating a vital inter-agency partnership that resulted in significant water quality improvements from Center Hill Dam.

From the nonprofit Trout Unlimited Hiwassee Chapter 640:
Congratulations to Justin Spaulding and Jessica Matoy!! Members of TWRA’s Fisheries Dept. that we have had the privilege of working with.
The Fisheries Division named Justin Spaulding, Wildlife Manager in TWRA Region III, as its Biologist of the Year and Jessica Matoy, Wildlife Technician 2 at Tellico Hatchery, as the Fisheries Technician of the Year.
Among his achievements in 2024, Spaulding coordinated the successful reintroduction of Southern Appalachian Brook Trout in four Cherokee National Forest streams totaling more than three miles of restored Brook Trout waters. He designed, implemented, and analyzed year-long trout fishery creel surveys on the Tellico and Hiwassee rivers to help guide management of those fisheries.
Spaulding coordinated infrastructure enhancements with several organizations for the Moody Boat Ramp. Improvements to this Dale Hollow tailwater access includes bank stabilization, recovering stream-side fishing trail access, and repairs to an ADA-compliant fishing pier to provide access for anglers of all abilities. Spaulding was also instrumental in facilitating a vital inter-agency partnership that resulted in significant water quality improvements from Center Hill Dam.
As a senior staff member Matoy plays a strong leadership role at Tellico Hatchery. She has trained multiple interns and new employees in hatchery procedures which has helped produce a strong staff and given valuable experience to many students that have gone on to become full time TWRA employees.
Matoy has acted as a liaison to internal and external customers by serving as a member of the TWRA Fisheries Division planning committee, working as a fishing instructor annually at Becoming an Outdoors Woman, being an active participant in the American Fisheries Society, hosting educational tours at Tellico Hatchery, interacting with the public and representing TWRA at the annual Tellico Trout Festival, as well as organizing and participating in fishing events.

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