At this year’s annual membership outing at Wa Wa Sum, we had good times all the way around. The fishing, food and friendship made the weekend a memorable event. During the membership meeting, the Chapter elected one new board member and four new officers. Jeff Edwards was elected as new board member, though he’s been siting in on board meetings regularly for much of the year. We owe a great deal of gratitude to our out-going leaders of President JR Hartman and Vice President Jason Cook. Both will remain active with the Chapter and continue to sit on the board....
Dolan electrofishing opportunity
Want to know where the trout hang out along the Dolan property? Find out when you volunteer to help out with the annual electrofishing study in the Coldwater River. It will happen on Wednesday, July 18th, with the 24th as a backup. Seven or more volunteers will be needed for both a morning and evening study. Contact Pete Miller, 517-420-4003, [email protected].
Flat River stream monitoring
SWMTU and the Flat River Watershed Group are conducting a stream monitoring project on the Flat River with funds from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). We need volunteers to help with macroinvertebrate and water quality sampling. If you have volunteered previously for bug sampling on the Rogue River, a cold water stream, this is your chance to learn about the bugs in a warm water stream. Volunteers should plan on meeting at the McDonalds in Lowell at 9 AM on Saturday, July 7. Teams will be sampling 15 sites in the watershed. Questions? Contact Mark Gurney at [email protected].
How fishing helps Michigan veterans deal with emotional scars of war
By Howard Meyerson | The Grand Rapids Press NEWAYGO, MI — Any differences were set aside when they stepped off the bus; those of the men who had to gone war and come back sullied; and those of the open-faced anglers who greeted them, hoping to thank them for their efforts. The bus had arrived from the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Its passengers, mostly men, bore scars that lay hidden, the insidious effects of battles not forgotten. Their issues cut across ethnic lines and body types. Some were big men, some small; some hardened, some not. Some were lost,...
Putting the Rapids back in the Grand?
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Efforts are underway in an attempt to return the Grand River to its natural state. The West Michigan Environmental Action Council hosted an event Tuesday called “Reconnect to the River,” a forum discussing the possibility of removing dams along the Grand River. By removing the four dams that restrict the water’s flow and reintroducing tons of boulders and rocks removed years ago, the plan would restore actual rapids to the river. Putting the Rapids back in the Grand?: woodtv.com
Reconnect to the River Will Highlight the Future of the Grand River
Key Topics Include Restoring the Rapids, Stormwater Management, Recreation, Habitat GRAND RAPIDS – West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Grand Rapids Public Museum and Founders Brewing Company are presenting a forum examining the current state and potential future of the Grand River in West Michigan on Tuesday, May 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s Meijer Theatre. RECONNECT TO THE RIVER will feature an expert panel, discussing the behaviors which contributed to the degradation of the river’s water quality and the available options for restoring the river’s health. Key topics include restoring the rapids, fisheries and...
Get down and dirty with these great projects!
Volunteers are needed to plant trees and shrubs along Tyler Creek, and to help clean up along Cedar Creek.
TU’s “On the Rise” TV show features Rogue River this week
SWMTU is featured on the Sportsman Channel this week in the show "Trout Unlimited On The Rise". Look for the Chapter's work on the Rogue River Home River Initiative with appearances by JR Hartman and Glen Blackwood.
Upcoming Rogue River Watershed Events
We have a lot of upcoming watershed events going on in the Rogue River Watershed so mark your calendars! If you would like to attend these events please contact me at [email protected] or 231-557-6362. Stormwater Runoff Citizen Workshop Purpose: This workshop will provide the public with an understanding of stormwater runoff and things you can do to control it on your property. Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Community Cabin 220 N Monroe St NE Rockford, Michigan 49341 Rogue River Watershed Citizen Monitors Training Purpose: Training volunteers to collect temperature, flow, and insect...
2012 Celebration of Fly Tying
This event is a showcase of Great Lakes area tyers along with net building, rod building, and local fly shops.