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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

It Takes Many Folks to Get to Perfect

Lowery Creek May 2024

By Topf Well Many thanks to the many people who helped make the Lowery Creek work day close to perfect. About 20 volunteers showed up to plant 65 or so oak trees on the new Cates easement on… Read More

Elections and updates on local trout streams – Our May 14 Meeting

Please arrive early – a meeting so action-packed it starts at 6:30! The last TU meeting until September is on Tuesday, May 14, at Schwoegler’s on Grand Canyon Drive with dinner and drinks available from 5:30 p.m. on…. Read More

Rob’s Sugar River Ramble – June 2, 2024

Your SWTU board unanimously voted to make a $2,000 contribution to this year’s Rob’s Sugar River Ramble on June 2, 2024, which makes SWTU a Platinum sponsor for this event. It looks like a ton of fun and… Read More

An interesting volunteer opportunity from TUDARE

TUDARE is looking to augment our hired field crew technicians with some volunteer assistance in June, July and August. I know some of you have upcoming board and chapter meetings, so if you are willing to share this… Read More

Lowery Creek Stream Workday Tree Planting – Saturday, May 11

Iowa County – Northeast of Dodgeville on CTH Z Time: 9am to 12 noon (Chapter Approved Sawyers please arrive at 8:30). What: This is a joint workday with the Nohr Chapter. We will be assisting Justin Haglund, DNR… Read More