By Don Golembiewski Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the SWTU Board of Directors. Our volunteers make a huge difference for our members, our resource and our community. We are looking for two new directors (thank… Read More
By Topf Wells Dan Oele, the DNR fish biologist for Dane, Rock, and Green Counties, scores again. Thanks to his patient work and the generosity of the Pokorny family, the DNR will soon have another easement on Sawmill… Read More
By Topf Wells Follow this link to Dan Oele’s new assessment of the trout fishery on the Sugar River. It includes streams many of us know and fish – the Sugar, Badger Mill Creek, and Story Creek as… Read More
You may notice a new logo at the end of this newsletter. That is the logo for the environmental organization 1% for the Planet. SWTU was recently approved as an Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet. What… Read More
Feel the warmth on Tuesday, January 10 As in way south, down Argentina way. Kyle Zempel and Hannah Matousek run Black Earth Angling, are great supporters of SWTU, married last year, and just returned from a fabulous honeymoon… Read More
Some may have learned that our friend and longtime SWTU member and leader, Tom Thrall, lost his son, Tim Thrall, very unexpectedly. Tim experienced a sudden cardiac arrest in his home as a result of an asthma attack…. Read More
By Topf Wells Dan Oele, the DNR fish biologist for Dane, Green and Rock Counties, delivered wonderful holiday news for SWTU and local trout anglers. Thanks to his hard work and the generosity of Mr. Aagard, the landowner,… Read More
When next you pass by Salmo Pond, take a moment to view the lovely memorial to Dan Wisniewski, who passed in 2020. Take a walk, listen to the creek, cast a line and appreciate a man who earned… Read More
By Jim Hess, SWTU Conservation Chair Make some new friends, learn some new very fishable waters and, of course, make a big difference for our precious coldwater resource. Please mark these dates and plan to attend. There is… Read More
By Topf Wells Jim Hess and I just walked the completed Hefty Creek restoration (look for it in Green County at the intersection of Disch and Meadowbrook Rds) with Bob Rudd. Bob and Nan own the land, sold… Read More
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Last Updated: March 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Make a Difference and Some New Friends – Step up for SWTU
By Don Golembiewski Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the SWTU Board of Directors. Our volunteers make a huge difference for our members, our resource and our community. We are looking for two new directors (thank… Read More
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Posted: March 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Another New Easement Coming Shortly
By Topf Wells Dan Oele, the DNR fish biologist for Dane, Rock, and Green Counties, scores again. Thanks to his patient work and the generosity of the Pokorny family, the DNR will soon have another easement on Sawmill… Read More
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Posted: March 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel
A Treasure Trove of Info on Key Local Creeks
By Topf Wells Follow this link to Dan Oele’s new assessment of the trout fishery on the Sugar River. It includes streams many of us know and fish – the Sugar, Badger Mill Creek, and Story Creek as… Read More
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Posted: February 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel
SWTU Joins 1% for the Planet Network
You may notice a new logo at the end of this newsletter. That is the logo for the environmental organization 1% for the Planet. SWTU was recently approved as an Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet. What… Read More
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Last Updated: January 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Sweet Southern Dreams at the January Meeting
Feel the warmth on Tuesday, January 10 As in way south, down Argentina way. Kyle Zempel and Hannah Matousek run Black Earth Angling, are great supporters of SWTU, married last year, and just returned from a fabulous honeymoon… Read More
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Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Sharing sad news
Some may have learned that our friend and longtime SWTU member and leader, Tom Thrall, lost his son, Tim Thrall, very unexpectedly. Tim experienced a sudden cardiac arrest in his home as a result of an asthma attack…. Read More
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Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Dan “Santa” Oele Delivers for Trout Anglers
By Topf Wells Dan Oele, the DNR fish biologist for Dane, Green and Rock Counties, delivered wonderful holiday news for SWTU and local trout anglers. Thanks to his hard work and the generosity of Mr. Aagard, the landowner,… Read More
Memorial to Dan Wisniewski
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Last Updated: October 5, 2022 by Drew Kasel
When next you pass by Salmo Pond, take a moment to view the lovely memorial to Dan Wisniewski, who passed in 2020. Take a walk, listen to the creek, cast a line and appreciate a man who earned… Read More
Save the Date: Fall 2022 Workdays
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Posted: September 6, 2022 by Drew Kasel
By Jim Hess, SWTU Conservation Chair Make some new friends, learn some new very fishable waters and, of course, make a big difference for our precious coldwater resource. Please mark these dates and plan to attend. There is… Read More
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Posted: September 6, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Hefty Creek Done and Looking Great
By Topf Wells Jim Hess and I just walked the completed Hefty Creek restoration (look for it in Green County at the intersection of Disch and Meadowbrook Rds) with Bob Rudd. Bob and Nan own the land, sold… Read More
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