By Topf Wells The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission voted on Thursday, May 25th, to stop discharging water to Badger Mill Creek. MMSD did so despite the unanimous opposition of local governments, residents and conservation organizations, including SWTU. You… Read More
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Posted: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
What can you do to help native brook trout? Plenty!
Learn all about a “fishy” volunteer opportunity at our Tuesday, October 10, Chapter Meeting Melancthon Creek is one of the most important brook trout streams in our part of the Driftless Area. The Brookies have genetics that are… Read More
Our next Stream Team Workday
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Last Updated: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
October 7, 2023 – Big Spring Branch, Iowa County | 5465 Big Spring Road, Highland By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair We hope you can make this event – lots of details in this announcement, be sure to read… Read More
The few, the proud …
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Posted: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Maybe not the Marines but our workday on the Sugar River at the Davidson property seemed like an amphibious assault at times. We were clearing the stream bank of invasive honeysuckle and the too common… Read More
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Posted: September 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel
A Very Special Award and Guest
Our Tuesday, September 12, Chapter Meeting The summer Newscasts teased some big news to share at our September meeting. We can share now that the DNR is honoring SWTU with its External Partner Award. The external partner award… Read More
Fall Weather Brings Fall Stream Workdays
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Last Updated: December 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Everyone (yes, you!) can find a role at our Stream Team workdays. They are a great opportunity to do some good, make new friends and look with interest on a stretch of water you’ll be back to drift… Read More
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Last Updated: July 25, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Have a great summer – See you this fall!
We’ll see you at our Tuesday, September 12, Chapter Meeting By Topf Wells Put September 12 on your calendar when we resume our meetings at Schwoegler’s Lanes. We’ll have some surprising and excellent news about SWTU! At our… Read More
Save your Saturdays – Fall Stream Workday Schedule
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Posted: July 25, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair I hope everyone is enjoying your summer. It is certainty zipping right along, almost August already, and time to start planning our 2023 Fall Workdates. Below are the dates for our fall workdays… Read More
Vets on the Fly – All Veterans Welcome
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Last Updated: July 25, 2023 by Drew Kasel
By Dyan Lesnik SWTU Veterans on the Fly will start their next fly fishing/casting session on August 2. Vets on the Fly meet at a different location every Wednesday at 6 p.m. All Vets and their families are welcome –… Read More
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Last Updated: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Two Great Reasons to Meet in June – President-elect and Fly Swap!
Our Tuesday, June 13, Chapter Meeting By Topf Wells We need to elect a new President. The Board thought we needed to do this in person to enable our new President to meet as many members as possible… Read More
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Posted: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Badger Mill Creek: It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over
By Topf Wells The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission voted on Thursday, May 25th, to stop discharging water to Badger Mill Creek. MMSD did so despite the unanimous opposition of local governments, residents and conservation organizations, including SWTU. You… Read More
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