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
By Topf Wells Justin Haglund, Fish Biologist for Iowa and Richland Counties, and Nate Nye, the Biologist for Sauk and Columbia Counties, just released watershed assessments of particular interest to SWTU. We’ve spent time and money supporting the trout… Read More
Article by Marci Hess; Drone photos by Jim Hess (see larger versions in the article at swtu.org) Falk Wells Wildlife Area, south of Verona, is situated in rolling farmland with a mixture of hay and row crops. It is… Read More
Hosted by Fran DeGraf, his beloved wife Last May, we shared a Remembrance of Dan Wisniewski – a person who did an immeasurable amount of good for conservation and our cold water resource. You are cordially invited to… Read More
I was on my way home from another delightful afternoon of fishing Gordon Creek at one of its most popular access points, when I discovered a tick on my arm. Not your standard issue wood tick or the… Read More
By Topf Wells When Jim Hess and I visited the DNR restoration on Hefty Creek last year we were dismayed with the equipment the DNR crew had to use. They had lost days with broken equipment and faced… 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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Posted: September 6, 2022 by Drew Kasel
News About Trout Streams With an SWTU Connection
By Topf Wells Justin Haglund, Fish Biologist for Iowa and Richland Counties, and Nate Nye, the Biologist for Sauk and Columbia Counties, just released watershed assessments of particular interest to SWTU. We’ve spent time and money supporting the trout… Read More
Falk Wells Wildlife Area: A Birds Eye View
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Posted: September 6, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Article by Marci Hess; Drone photos by Jim Hess (see larger versions in the article at swtu.org) Falk Wells Wildlife Area, south of Verona, is situated in rolling farmland with a mixture of hay and row crops. It is… Read More
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Last Updated: August 4, 2022 by Drew Kasel
A Celebration of Dan Wisniewski’s Life
Hosted by Fran DeGraf, his beloved wife Last May, we shared a Remembrance of Dan Wisniewski – a person who did an immeasurable amount of good for conservation and our cold water resource. You are cordially invited to… Read More
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Posted: August 3, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Don’t Get Ticked
I was on my way home from another delightful afternoon of fishing Gordon Creek at one of its most popular access points, when I discovered a tick on my arm. Not your standard issue wood tick or the… Read More
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Last Updated: August 4, 2022 by Drew Kasel
SWTU Boosts Local Stream Restorations
By Topf Wells When Jim Hess and I visited the DNR restoration on Hefty Creek last year we were dismayed with the equipment the DNR crew had to use. They had lost days with broken equipment and faced… Read More
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