Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood delivers the State of TU address at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Bend, OR. 2011 State of TU from Trout Unlimited on Vimeo.
Category: Conservation
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Help create a permanent SWMTU scholarship at MSU
In the next 2 months, we have the unique opportunity to fully fund the Schrems Scholarship at MSU. We are $3,000 short of our $40,000 goal and need the support of all our members.
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Vote for free wastewater monitoring equipment
The City of Grand Rapids – Environmental Services Department announced it has been selected as a Fan Favorite nominee in the “See the BIG picture” contest sponsored by Hach Company, the industry leader in nutrient monitoring. The City of Grand Rapids – Environmental Services Department will compete against nine other municipal wastewater treatment facilities across...
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Pure slacking — Michigan falters on conservation
Environmental author Jeff Alexander has an interesting article about the state funding for conservation efforts in Michigan. Here’s a brief excerpt. You can read the full article at Bridge Magazine. While the visually stunning Pure Michigan advertising campaign has bolstered the state’s battered image and attracted millions of tourists, who have pumped billons of dollars...
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Fall Rogue River Stream Insect Sampling Event
Do you want to know what the water quality of the Rogue River and its streams are? Then come and join us in collecting stream insects. Stream insects are a good measure of water quality since many are pollutant sensitive and can be rapidly identified. Volunteers will be assigned a monitoring group and will work...
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Volunteers needed for electrofishing, habitat creation & cleanup
The month of September is filled with opportunities to assist Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited with our Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grant. The opportunities include work on the Cedar Creek and electrofishing various cold water systems in Kent County. We need two to three volunteers to assist Aaron Snell with electroshocking per event. If anyone...
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Dolan project update
Many reaches of the Coldwater River contain high-quality aquatic habitat and healthy fish populations. Thirty-two species of fish, including three species of trout, are known to inhabit the river. Deep pools, clean riffles and large woody debris are prevalent. The stream is very productive and the macroinvertebrate community is excellent. However, the reach of river...
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Victory for the Pigeon River
Court sides with Michigan Trout Unlimited and Pigeon River Country Association in Golden Lotus Dam case motion. July, 25, 2011 A recent opinion from the courts just validated what we at TU already knew, that an agreement for a “dam removal” means the physical removal of all of the parts of the dam. It does...
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Recap – Match the Hatch
Thanks to one and all who attended. The final count for the presentation was 32. It was a great time to soak up some of the wisdom and lifetime of observations from Mr. Dick Pobst, as well as a chance to meet fellow anglers. In spite of the chilly temperatures and threat of a downpour,...
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Salmon release and bug identification
On May 13th, LaMont Christian students released the 100+ salmon in Deer Creek as is joins the Grand River. This was the first year science teacher Brent Seinen offered Salmon in the Classroom – made possible with a $1,000 grant from Schrems West Michigan TU – and has found it to be a great teaching tool. Back...