Fun was had by all (a record attendance) at Schrems annual Holiday Gathering. Congratulations to Terry Walker for winning the GRAYS fly rod.
East Rockford Middle School – doing GREAT things!
I recently gave a presentation to the East Rockford Middle School Earth Keepers Program. They have been learning about stormwater in their group. Here is an article in the Rockford Independent that talks about rain barrels and a little about the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative project http://www.rockfordindependent.com/main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=47&ArticleID=3473&TM=56409.27.
Salmon in the Classroom update
We welcome two schools offering Salmon in the Classroom (SIC) during the 2010-11 school-year: Belding High School and Lamont Christian School. Schrems is pleased to fund the start-up cost ($1000) for necessary equipment for SIC. Thanks to funds raised at our annual banquets, we’re able to add two schools per year. Six schools are now offering SIC thanks to Schrems support. Note: Remember to check-in perodiacly to the web-cam documenting the growth of the salmon in Alex Perry’s Hopkins Middle School class.
Rogue River Project posted on TU website
Information on the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative project has now been posted on the Trout Unlimited website. Check it out at http://www.tu.org/conservation/watershed-restoration-home-rivers-initiative/rogue-river.
Salmon cam at Hopkins Middle School
One of our Salmon in the Classroom participants has a video camera pointed at its fish tank. Check it out and watch the salmon grow.
Home Rivers Project Presented at Annual Meeting of Rogue River Watershed Council
I have been asked by the Rogue River Watershed Council to present information about the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative project at their Annual Meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on December 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the Rockford Community Cabin.
Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Project in the News
The Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Project is featured in the Rockford Squire this week. Take a look… http://rockfordsquire.com/2010/11/04/rogue-chosen-among-nation-for-restoration/
State of TU 2010
At the recent National TU meeting, Chris Wood, President and CEO of TU, gave the 2010 State of TU address. If you’re interested in the direction of the organization, these videos are well worth watching. The first one is embedded below, and the others can be found on YouTube. State of TU – part 2 – Financials State of TU – Part 3 – Strategic Plan State of TU – Part 4A – TU Vision State of TU – Part 4B – TU Vision State of TU – Part 5 – Conclusion State of TU – Part 6 – State...
Rogue River TU project set to kick off
SWMTU raised $315,000 from major local donors that include the Wege Foundation, Frey Foundation, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation, along with individual and chapter donations. The money will pay for staff and to set up the local Home River office for the Rogue River.
Schrems West Michigan Chapter Receives Trout Unlimited’s Highest Award
Trout Unlimited has awarded its top national chapter honor for 2010 to the Schrems West Michigan Chapter. The Gold Trout chapter award is granted annually to the chapter that has made the most noteworthy contribution to the cause of coldwater conservation during the previous year.