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Stream Workday & Picnic — Saturday October 27, 2018

We’d love for you to join us on this new easement! It’s fun, friendly and you’ll make a difference. Be sure to note the parking instruction below to help keep the road clear.
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Newscasts – October 2018

This issue has lots of great information, including:

Congratulations to Topf Wells!

Topf Wells receives award

Honored with River Champion Award by River Alliance of Wisconsin
SWTU Board member Topf Wells was presented with a River Champion Award by the River Alliance of Wisconsin at the group’s 25th anniversary meeting on September 27.

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SWTU steps up to help trout streams

Our Chapter is moving on several fronts to assist in the restoration of several local trout streams with money and work. Read More

Board Update – FY19 Budget Adoped

On the recommendation of the SWTU Finance Committee, the SWTU Board of Directors unanimously approved the FY19 Operating Budget at its September 25 meeting. This budget reserves funds for several conservation projects, including:

– $4,000 for a DNR-led restoration project on Black Earth Creek
– $2,500 to support a DNR LTE maintenance crew
– $5,000 for a Dane County-led restoration project on the Sugar River
– $1,325 for our SWTU Stream Team work days
– $1,000 for a restoration project on the West Fork of the Kickapoo
– $3,000 reserved for additional project requests Read More

Nash Williams Award Banquet: October 11

Sugar River through Neperud property

Our October Chapter meeting – early start at Lussier Family Heritage Center

Hearty congratulations to the conservation champions listed below!! They will be recognized at our Nash Williams Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 11. (Be sure to note the time and location.)

Please act by Sunday, October 7 to register for the dinner; either buy tickets online or RSVP to pay at the door by emailing amy.klusmeier@gmail.com. RSVPs are required for dinner. $30 includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will also be available.  Read More

South Platte Brassie

south platte brassie

Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young”

by Rusty Dunn

What’s in a name?  At times, a bit of confusion.  Read More

Report on DNR meeting regarding Black Earth Creek

Ed. note: This event was publicized in the September Newscasts and Topf Wells was kind enough to provide a report on the evening, a modified version of which is below. Read More

New Members – October 2018

Welcome New Members

We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More

Stream Workday & Picnic — Saturday October 13, 2018

We’d love your help at our  first workday of the fall, which does include some tasty vittles. Please join us October 13 at Steiner Creek in Lafayette County.  Read More