A group of students in home school programs in the Rogue River watershed have been connecting with Trout Unlimited in recent months by helping out the Home Rivers Initiative.
Latest News from SWMTU

Mayors’ Grand River Clean Up
The 11th annual Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup begins Saturday, September 20th at Sixth Street Park. Over the years, thousands of volunteers have picked up more than 120,000 pounds of refuse from the banks of the Grand River and its tributaries in Grand Rapids, Walker, Grandville, and Wyoming.

Kent County Brook Trout Project
One of the largest projects involving SWMTU is underway this summer with tree plantings along the Rogue River. Coming up is removal of concrete from the old Childsdale Dam.

Buck Creek clean-up on August 12
There are some areas of Buck Creek that are over-run with garbage in the water and along the banks. If interested in participating, please contact Pete at 517-420-4003.

Michigan’s world-class fishing shown on “World Fishing Journal”
Watch the video to to see some of the many familiar faces and programs that make Michigan a great state to fish.

Family fishing in Michigan
With the summer moving right along, let us remind you about a section of the DNR’s website that can help you find great places to go fishing in Michigan.
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The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm. Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests. Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. |
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Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School
Drawing students from across the country, TUFFS is one of the nation’s premiere Fly-Fishing schools. |
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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!
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Wa Wa Sum 2026 – annual membership gathering
We are now taking reservations for our annual membership outing at the Wa Wa Sum Lodge, June 18-22.
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Wa Wa Sum 2026 – annual membership gathering
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Michigan TU Youth Conservation & Trout Camp
The goal of the Michigan Trout Unlimited Youth Conservation and Trout Camp is to provide a safe and fun environment for campers to learn the values of Trout Unlimited. |
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