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Help Dell Creek and the Aldo Leopold Chapter…

… and see 20 professionally operated chainsaws in action. On September 19 at 8 AM the Aldo Leopold Chapter will host a work day at the 40 acres on Dell Creek that the Leopold Chapter, SWTU, the Badger… Read More

Progress and Mystery on Badger Mill Creek (and a New Threat)

By Topf Wells Thanks in part to a strong and decisive public commentary, CARPC – Dane County’s Regional Planning Commission – recommended rejection of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s proposal to stop its contribution of water to Badger… Read More

Neonicotinoid Forum on Wisconsin’s Most Widely Used Pesticides

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Sign up today – space is limited Fellow SWTU Members, We would like to invite you to attend the Neonicotinoid Forum scheduled for October 30 of this year and hosted by Trout Unlimited, Clean Wisconsin, Rivers Alliance of… Read More

Meicher Madness Auction returns for September 10 Membership Meeting

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The Meicher Madness Auction was one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events for many years. Stopped by COVID it returns at our September 10 meeting at Schwoegler’s on Grand Canyon Drive. Larry Meicher was a founding member… Read More

Save Badger Mill Creek

By Topf Wells Badger Mill Creek (BMC) is an improving Class 2 trout stream that runs through Verona and joins the Sugar River just upstream of River Road. SWTU has provided volunteer hours, funds and advocacy for over… Read More

We’re Not Sugar; We Didn’t Melt

By Topf Wells The forecast was a 27% chance of showers, with those being light and scattered for the last work day of the spring. Just a little off, 100% with occasionally heavy rain. But 12 SWTU volunteers… Read More

Help Dell Creek and the Aldo Leopold Chapter …

… and See 20 professionally operated chainsaws in action. On September 19 at 8 AM the Aldo Leopold Chapter will host a work day at the 40 acres on Dell Creek that the Leopold Chapter, SWTU, the Badger… Read More

Vets on the Fly

By Dyan Lesnik Vets on the Fly activities are free for all Vets and their family members. All equipment is provided so just show up for their events for socialization and fishing fun. Learn more at their Facebook… Read More

SWTU Comments on Epic Systems Construction Near the Sugar River

On May 18th SWTU submitted written comments to the DNR regarding a permit application from Epic Systems Corporation to construct a bridge across the Sugar River and the Military Ridge State Trail, adjacent to their Verona campus, which… Read More

We Used Every Tool in the Tool Box

Big Springs May 2024

By Topf Wells SWTU joined the Nohr Chapter and the DNR in our continuing work to clear willows and box elder along the upper reaches on Big Spring Creek. Doing so is the first step in the restoration… Read More