Join SWMTU on May 18 on the Coldwater River to explore the watershed make new fishing buddies.
Conservation
SWMTU’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore West Michigan’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds and to provide a forum for the exchange of information concerning coldwater fisheries and the techniques and the sport of trout fishing.
This map shows the chapter’s geographic footprint and the rivers that are a focus of ours.
You can learn more about the chapter’s activities by following our conservation thread on this website, or by reviewing the following pages detailing various partnerships and environmental recommendations.
To get involved, or to get more information on these projects, please contact us.
Conservation Partnerships
Environmental Recommendations
Conservation Reports
Stream Insect Study and Clean Up on Mena Creek
Volunteers needed on May 16 @ 9:30 am - 1 pm! Help TU collect important data to monitor the health of Mena Creek, a coldwater tributary to the White River.
2026 Rogue River Cleanup on June 13
The Rogue River Watershed Partners and SWMTU have RESCHEDULED our 2026 Annual Rogue River Cleanup to take place on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. - noon!
Fly Fishing Outings with SWMTU
Enjoy our local watersheds and make new fishing buddies by joining SWMTU for fishy evenings in May, August, and October.
Muskegon River Unlimited – An evening of fishy fun for the whole family
Explore the Muskegon River below the surface with river snorkeling, engage in hands-on stream science, learn to cast a fly rod, and enjoy a riverside meal with a wonderful community.
Prairie Creek receives funding to protect cold-water fishery
The project goal is to collect data and information to describe existing conditions of the Prairie Creek watershed.