Just saw that Rusty Gates passed away last night. Among many other things, he was a great supporter of cold water conservation in Michigan. This comes from the Gates AuSable website: Rusty meant so much to so many, he fought so hard for so much, and he remained altruistic to the end: worrying about his...
Author: Dave DeJonge (Dave DeJonge)
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Michigan AG to sue to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) – Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Sunday he will file a federal lawsuit to force the closure of locks on a canal southwest of Chicago to prevent invasive Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. Read more at woodtv.com >> http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/michigan/Cox-Will-file-suit-to-stop-Asian-carp
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Salmon float trip set for Oct 17
Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited has planned its 2009 Salmon float trip for members and friends on the Muskegon River for Saturday, October 17, 2009.
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SWMTU launches ambitious temperature monitoring study – volunteers needed
In 2009 and 2010, SWMTU will conduct a temperature monitoring program on several area trout and salmon rivers in West Michigan. On SATURDAY, MAY 2 we will be installing temperature logging equipment in the Rogue River and Tyler Creek in Kent County, the Pigeon River in Ottawa County, and Prairie Creek in Ionia County. Volunteers...
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Michigan Trout Celebrating 50 Years
The idea for Trout Unlimited was “born” on July 18, 1959 on the banks of the AuSable River. Fifty years later, TU remains dedicated to the protection of not only Michigan’s coldwater rivers and streams, but those across America. Michigan Trout Unlimited, a grassroots organization consisting of almost 7000 volunteers in 22 Chapters, is committed...
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Removing dams from the Muskegon River
Jeff Alexander reports on the efforts to remove small dams from the Muskegon River watershed. Great news for the river! Thanks MRWA!
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Annual Steelhead trip on the Muskegon River
SWMTU has its 2009 Steelhead float trip for members and friends on the Muskegon River for Saturday, April 18, 2009.
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Seminar and movies in March and April
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming back to Grand Rapids, and Frank Willet of the PM Lodge will join us for a seminar.
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Weekend outing at Fuller’s NBOC
This is a great opportunity to visit and enjoy a weekend with friends and family at one of the most historic fly fishing destinations in the country.
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Holiday Get Together
Please join with other members and friends of our chapter for an informal get together for the holidays. Bring your stories, fish photos, information to share and any questions you have that we might be able to answer. We will also have information on upcoming events. We will be providing salad, bread sticks, pizza and...