On the recommendation of the SWTU Finance Committee, the SWTU Board of Directors unanimously approved the FY19 Operating Budget at its September 25 meeting. This budget reserves funds for several conservation projects, including:

– $4,000 for a DNR-led restoration project on Black Earth Creek
– $2,500 to support a DNR LTE maintenance crew
– $5,000 for a Dane County-led restoration project on the Sugar River
– $1,325 for our SWTU Stream Team work days
– $1,000 for a restoration project on the West Fork of the Kickapoo
– $3,000 reserved for additional project requests

The $3,000 set-aside is for anticipated requests for conservation projects where our members frequently fish such as the wonderful restoration work planned and completed by our neighboring Nohr Chapter.

In addition to the conservation projects the budget reserves funds for our ongoing successful educational programs: Fly Tying Classes, Vets on the Fly, Project Green Teen, the Women’s Clinics and the State Council Youth Program.

The SWTU Endowment Fund is estimated to generate approximately $3,000 in income to support our FY19 programs. The remaining funds are generated through grants and donations from our members. We appreciate your continued support in our mission to conserve, protect and restore coldwater fisheries and their watersheds in southern Wisconsin.

– Amy Klusmeier, SWTU President

Ed. note: Also see below for an activity summary from Tom Parker, Treasurer.