June 15 2019 – Sugar River (Davidson Wildlife Unit)
We’d love for you to join us. It’s rewarding work that makes a difference. Plus we’ll hit the town for lunch after!
No grill and a possible light rain mean no cookout or picnic, but we still have to celebrate a spring of great Stream Team achievements!
So after the workday … it’s off to Paoli for lunch and a beer or two. We’ll meet at either the Paoli Pub and Grill or the Hop Garden, depending on the number of folks who want to go, the weather, and whether there’s a wedding next to the Hop Garden. We’ll decide at the end of the brush-bundling. Dutch treat; thankfully, Paoli prices are quite reasonable.
Time: 9 am to 12 noon (Chapter Approved Sawyers please arrive at 8:30).
Where: We will be working at the new Dane County wildlife area, the Sugar River Wildlife Area, Davidson Unit, previously referred to as the Zeigler Property. The Davidson Unit is located just south of Verona on Oak Grove Rd, which is 1.3 miles south of Highway 151 on Highway 69. Turn right on Oak Grove Rd and go about 600 feet to the end of the road. The fire number address is 1855 Hwy 69. Here is a map link: https://binged.it/2Mn84bL
What: We will be installing brush bundles, using the limbs and brush cut at our last workday, which were piled up along the streambank. Some of us will be in the water and others will be on dry land hauling the limbs and brush, and perhaps using our new loppers to trim some of them up. This will be our second brush bundle installation. Our last installation was at the Sarbacker Easement on the Sugar River, and it was a great success. After this workday, SWTU will be known as experts.
The purpose of brush bundles is to redirect the flow of water back to the channel, exposing the gravel bottom for spawning, and protecting the streambank from erosion. It also provides habitat for young trout. Over the course of a year or so, the brush bundles collect sediment and builds out the streambank.
Important: Be sure to take breaks during the workday, to drink some water, catch your breath, and exchange fish tales.
Bring: Bring waders to work in the water. But there will be plenty of work on dry land. Also bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, and eye and ear protection. Also bring reusable water bottles that can be filled from our 5-gal water jug. Stay hydrated.
Parking: There should be plenty of parking on Oak Grove Rd.
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Future Workdays:
This will be the last workday of the season. Thank you everyone for you help!
Check our website (www.swtu.org) or email Jim Hess (jimhess5599@gmail.com) to make sure there are no cancelations or changes to this schedule.
Don’t miss our last Stream Team Workday ‘til Fall
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Last Updated: June 16, 2019 by Drew Kasel
June 15 2019 – Sugar River (Davidson Wildlife Unit)
We’d love for you to join us. It’s rewarding work that makes a difference. Plus we’ll hit the town for lunch after!
No grill and a possible light rain mean no cookout or picnic, but we still have to celebrate a spring of great Stream Team achievements!
So after the workday … it’s off to Paoli for lunch and a beer or two. We’ll meet at either the Paoli Pub and Grill or the Hop Garden, depending on the number of folks who want to go, the weather, and whether there’s a wedding next to the Hop Garden. We’ll decide at the end of the brush-bundling. Dutch treat; thankfully, Paoli prices are quite reasonable.
Time: 9 am to 12 noon (Chapter Approved Sawyers please arrive at 8:30).
Where: We will be working at the new Dane County wildlife area, the Sugar River Wildlife Area, Davidson Unit, previously referred to as the Zeigler Property. The Davidson Unit is located just south of Verona on Oak Grove Rd, which is 1.3 miles south of Highway 151 on Highway 69. Turn right on Oak Grove Rd and go about 600 feet to the end of the road. The fire number address is 1855 Hwy 69. Here is a map link: https://binged.it/2Mn84bL
What: We will be installing brush bundles, using the limbs and brush cut at our last workday, which were piled up along the streambank. Some of us will be in the water and others will be on dry land hauling the limbs and brush, and perhaps using our new loppers to trim some of them up. This will be our second brush bundle installation. Our last installation was at the Sarbacker Easement on the Sugar River, and it was a great success. After this workday, SWTU will be known as experts.
The purpose of brush bundles is to redirect the flow of water back to the channel, exposing the gravel bottom for spawning, and protecting the streambank from erosion. It also provides habitat for young trout. Over the course of a year or so, the brush bundles collect sediment and builds out the streambank.
Important: Be sure to take breaks during the workday, to drink some water, catch your breath, and exchange fish tales.
Bring: Bring waders to work in the water. But there will be plenty of work on dry land. Also bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, and eye and ear protection. Also bring reusable water bottles that can be filled from our 5-gal water jug. Stay hydrated.
Parking: There should be plenty of parking on Oak Grove Rd.
_______________________________________
Future Workdays:
This will be the last workday of the season. Thank you everyone for you help!
Check our website (www.swtu.org) or email Jim Hess (jimhess5599@gmail.com) to make sure there are no cancelations or changes to this schedule.
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