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 in November, the students toured the MDNR Wolf Lake Hatchery and returned with approximately 200 eyed salmon eggs. For seven months, the students followed the salmon growth to the release size of 3-4 inches. In addition to the salmon release, Schrems board member Dick Smith conducted two-part macro invertebrate...
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Match the Hatch with Dick Pobst
The "Match the Hatch" event is a chance for those who know Mr. Pobst's work to spend time with him and hone their skills. For those new to the sport, it is a chance to take a big leap forward in your angling success.
Like father, like son
On Opening Day 2011, five-year old Darby Zuiderveen landed this nice trout in Stegman Creek. Darby’s dad Josh reports the fish was holding in timber put in Stegman Creek last year with help for Schrerms volunteers. That high-end rod is a 3 foot, T&T Batman edition.
Pobst to present Match the Hatch on the Rouge River
Dick Pobst, nationally renowned for his work on aquatic insects, and local elder statesman of Michigan fly fishing, is going to deliver a presentation on Rogue River insects importance to anglers. The focus will be mainly on Mayflies, as they are more prevalent in the spring. Mr. Pobst is also going to cover seining, and imitations to match the hatch.
Fly Fishing Film Tour involvement
During the April 15th Fly Fishing Film Tour, Schrems conducted a youth drawing for a rod/reel package. Lucky winner eight year old Jorden Klein was all smiles when Schrems board member Tom Mundt presented the package.
Rogue River Cleanup
Please join us in cleaning up the Rogue River! We will be cleaning up approximately 3 miles of the Rogue River downstream from the Rockford Dam. Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Richardson Sowerby Park, Rockford This park is along the Rogue River just downstream from the Rockford Dam and is easily accessible from the White Pine State Trail or off Main Street behind the Rogue Valley Towers. Morning refreshments and a lunch will be available for volunteers. You will also be entered into a drawing to win free tickets to Celebration Cinema or...
Fly Fishing Film Tour coming Friday
The show is coming back to the Wealthy Theater on Friday, April 15. Discounted tickets are at Great Lakes Flyfishing and The Hex Shop. You are welcome to bring kids to the show. At intermission, one kid attending the show will win a Redington rod/reel package.
Insect Monitoring This Weekend
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 together to collect insects at stream sites. Each group will come back to the township hall and identify the insects they have collected. The end result will be a “Stream Quality Score”, which will be used to determine the quality of your stream site. Date:...
2011 Banquet photos
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the cold water conservation efforts of SWMTU. We'll share a full wrap-up of the banquet soon. In the meantime, enjoy some of the photos.
https://swmtu.org/gallery/v/2011_banquet/
Did you know that restoring wetlands on your property can put “cash” in your pocket?
Do you own property that was historically wet but the natural drainage has been altered by the installation of ditches or agricultural drain tiles? Do you own marginal agricultural land that is often difficult to plant in the spring or harvest in the fall because of wetness? Are you interested in receiving technical assistance and cost-share $$ to improve wildlife habitat on your property by restoring wetlands? You could be eligible to receive between $2,000 —$5,000/acre for land that is restored to a wetland and protected with a conservation easement! Learn more at this FREE WETLAND WORKSHOP: Monday, March 28,...
Rogue River Clean-Up Event
When your walking along the Rogue River the last thing you want to see are wads of old fishing line, candy bar wrappers, and plastic shopping bags. Come out and help us clean up this litter along 3 miles of the Rogue River just downstream from the Rockford Dam: Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Richardson Sowerby Park, Rockford This park is along the Rogue River just downstream from the Rockford Dam and is easily accessible from the White Pine State Trail or off Main Street behind the Rogue Valley Towers. RSVP: Nichol De...
Looking for something to do in March?
Training for Watershed Monitors Purpose: Training volunteers to collect temperature and flow data in the Rogue River Watershed. Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Community Cabin, 220 N Monroe St NE, Rockford RSVP: Nichol De Mol, [email protected], 231-557-6362 In partnership with the Michigan River Keepers Program.
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