By Topf Wells / April 22, 2023, Workday Report
We have reports on the superbly successful fundraiser– lots of fun, food and money. Thanks to John, Ben, Curt, David, Pat, Kyle, Hannah, Henry and many others who made it a fantastic fundraiser. (See the prior article.)
The morning started with some great help for Black Earth Creek, always a focal point of the Chapter, and ended with a true story that demonstrates the continuity of our efforts. Read More
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New Members – June 2023
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – May 2023
Last Updated: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue is filled with great information, including:
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Badger Mill Creek Needs Our Help Now
By Topf Wells
USRWA has led the fight to protect Badger Mill Creek from the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s plan to shut off its water to the creek. This will decrease the stream’s flow by 35-50%, reduce stream habitat, and make the stream more vulnerable to climate change. The USRWA’s article describes these problems in greater detail and more importantly tells us how and when to communicate to MMSD. They need to keep the water flowing to the stream and we have to help convince them to do so. PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE AND THEN CONTACT MMSD.
Thank you.
Posted: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
How Our Trout Streams Are Faring and How We Can Help
Our Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Chapter Meeting
By Topf Wells
David Rowe, the Fisheries Team Supervisor for our area, will speak at our May 9 meeting. He’ll report the state of the trout streams in our area as the regular season opens. He’ll discuss some of the improvements and challenges facing the DNR in trout stream management. More specifically, he’ll have some suggestions how SWTU can use the funds we raise to help those efforts. The final topic is the DNR’s ongoing planning efforts for the Western Coulees and Ridges Regional Master Plan. That mouthful is important because the plan represents our opportunity to expand the areas around our trout streams where the DNR can purchase land and easements as well as comment on management practices for current DNR managed lands. Meaning better stream protection and fishing access. Read More
Free Casting Lessons and More at the Riversmith Fly Casting Clinic
Posted: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Saturday, May 6, from 9 to Noon at H.M. Zander Community Nature Park in Cross Plains
In conjunction with Cross Plains “Trout Days”, this FREE fly casting clinic is open to anyone ages 6 and up! Beginners are especially encouraged to attend. Equipment will be provided for those who don’t have a fly rod. Learn about equipment, how to cast a fly rod, how to read the water, what trout eat (aquatic etymology) and any other questions you might have!
Please join us and also pass the word along to anyone you know who is interested in learning about our sport. You can show up to learn or help teach or provide encouragement. It’s part of the larger “Trout Days” event so lots going on.
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Chapter Business Meeting: May 9
By Don Golembiewski
The Nominating Committee presents the following candidate slate of candidates for the election to be held at the May 9 Chapter meeting. Read More
A Successful Spring Fair!! It’s on track to raise $15,000+
Last Updated: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By John Freeborg
A wonderful crowd of about 150 people enjoyed the 2nd annual SWTU Spring Fair Fundraiser on Sat 4/22. The event was held at the East Side Club on Lake Monona and featured a wonderful variety of food from 608CSK who generously donated the majority of the costs to benefit SWTU. And a big thank-you to Wonder Cookie for the amazing chocolate chip cookies for everyone! Read More
A Wonderful Day for SWTU – Start With Tree Planting!
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By Topf Wells / April 22, 2023, Workday Report
We have reports on the superbly successful fundraiser– lots of fun, food and money. Thanks to John, Ben, Curt, David, Pat, Kyle, Hannah, Henry and many others who made it a fantastic fundraiser. (See the prior article.)
The morning started with some great help for Black Earth Creek, always a focal point of the Chapter, and ended with a true story that demonstrates the continuity of our efforts. Read More
Bluster and Luster: Sawyers and Stacking on Sawmill
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By Topf Wells/ April 29, 2023, Workday Report
The workday on Sawmill began with blustery weather that gave way to lustrous work, food, fun, and, soon, a new place to fish.
We worked on almost a new easement on Sawmill Creek in lovely Green County down the hill from the York Prairie State Natural Area. Meg and Bill Pokorny are reclaiming some prairie on their land and want to keep their section of Sawmill healthy too. About 20 SWTU volunteers showed up to help by cutting, stacking and treating box elder and invasive honeysuckle. In addition to the usual excellent leadership provided by Jim Hess, Steve Fabos helped direct our efforts. Read More
Three More Spring 2023 Workday Opportunities!
Posted: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair
First up is Sawmill Creek (Pokorny Easement), May 20, 2023, from 9 to Noon
TICKS are out in force– Use tick spray. Will have a spray bottle there. Read on for more … we’d love for you to join us! Read More
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