A fun, friendly, fishy way to make a difference
We could use your help Saturday, October 19, at Kittleson Valley Creek in Iowa County.
When: 9 am to 12 noon (Chapter Approved Sawyers please arrive at 8:30).
Where: Kittleson Creek at the bridge on River Fork Road. Take Hwy 151 west out of Madison to Hwy 78 (west side of Mt. Horeb), take Hwy 78 south toward Blanchardville. At Daleyville take County Rd A west for approximately 3 miles to River Fork Road, turn south and go 1.5 miles to the bridge over Kittleson. Here is a Google Maps Link that will provide you with the directions to the work site. Or you can enter the following link in to your browser. https://goo.gl/maps/nQFA63ks9C6GyaQy5
If you get lost, call Jim Hess at 608-288-8662.
What: Justin Haglund, Fisheries Biologist with the DNR, has requested our help in removing fallen logs from the stream and clearing invasive brush. As directed above, we will meet at the bridge on River Forks Road, we will split up into two crews, on crew will go downstream to remove three large trees from the stream, which are causing erosion and sediment build up (we will be using a truck mounted winch to remove them). The other crew will go upstream to a new easement area to remove invasive brush and box elders. When the logs have been cleared that crew will join up with the upstream crew.
Justin and a couple of his crew will be joining us for this workday.
Bring: Bring working waders or rubber boots, if you have them, to work in the stream. Also bring gloves, sturdy shoes, eye and ear protection. The chapter has loppers and hand saws that you can use. Also bring reusable water bottles that can be re-filled from our 5-gal water jug.
Parking: Park along River Forks Road at the bridge.
Upcoming workdays:
- November 2
- November 16
- December 7
Grant to plant oak trees – special workday TBD
We’ve also been awarded a $950 grant from the Foundation for Dane County Parks to plant oaks trees along trout streams in Dane County. Their shade will help protect our cold water resource. The grant includes the cost of t-posts and fencing to protect the 4 year old oaks. We will be featured along with the other recipients at the banquet to celebrate Bill Lunney’s 50 years of conservation leadership and his retirement from the Parks Commission on September 18 at the Lussier Center. There will be a special work day(s) this fall for the plantings, so watch for details!
Check our website (www.swtu.org) or email Jim Hess (jimhess5599@gmail.com) if questions on any of these.
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Last Updated: November 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel
A fun, friendly, fishy way to make a difference
We could use your help Saturday, October 19, at Kittleson Valley Creek in Iowa County.
When: 9 am to 12 noon (Chapter Approved Sawyers please arrive at 8:30).
Where: Kittleson Creek at the bridge on River Fork Road. Take Hwy 151 west out of Madison to Hwy 78 (west side of Mt. Horeb), take Hwy 78 south toward Blanchardville. At Daleyville take County Rd A west for approximately 3 miles to River Fork Road, turn south and go 1.5 miles to the bridge over Kittleson. Here is a Google Maps Link that will provide you with the directions to the work site. Or you can enter the following link in to your browser. https://goo.gl/maps/nQFA63ks9C6GyaQy5
If you get lost, call Jim Hess at 608-288-8662.
What: Justin Haglund, Fisheries Biologist with the DNR, has requested our help in removing fallen logs from the stream and clearing invasive brush. As directed above, we will meet at the bridge on River Forks Road, we will split up into two crews, on crew will go downstream to remove three large trees from the stream, which are causing erosion and sediment build up (we will be using a truck mounted winch to remove them). The other crew will go upstream to a new easement area to remove invasive brush and box elders. When the logs have been cleared that crew will join up with the upstream crew.
Justin and a couple of his crew will be joining us for this workday.
Bring: Bring working waders or rubber boots, if you have them, to work in the stream. Also bring gloves, sturdy shoes, eye and ear protection. The chapter has loppers and hand saws that you can use. Also bring reusable water bottles that can be re-filled from our 5-gal water jug.
Parking: Park along River Forks Road at the bridge.
Upcoming workdays:
Grant to plant oak trees – special workday TBD
We’ve also been awarded a $950 grant from the Foundation for Dane County Parks to plant oaks trees along trout streams in Dane County. Their shade will help protect our cold water resource. The grant includes the cost of t-posts and fencing to protect the 4 year old oaks. We will be featured along with the other recipients at the banquet to celebrate Bill Lunney’s 50 years of conservation leadership and his retirement from the Parks Commission on September 18 at the Lussier Center. There will be a special work day(s) this fall for the plantings, so watch for details!
Check our website (www.swtu.org) or email Jim Hess (jimhess5599@gmail.com) if questions on any of these.
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