The Tree Army, made up of staff and volunteers, planted thousands of trees along Michigan’s Rogue River to enhance the resilience of this important coldwater fishery.
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Online Seminar: Upper Peninsula Fly Fishing
Caddis Shack Guide Service talked to SWMTU about fly fishing the south-central Upper Peninsula.
TU expands Tree Army to more Michigan watersheds
(NOTE: This article was authored by Jamie Vaughn and first appeared on TU.org. Jamie is Trout Unlimited’s Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Coordinator. She is based in Michigan.) Trout Unlimited’s Rogue River Tree Army planted 17,067 trees along rivers and streams throughout the Rogue River watershed over the last two years. Its “soldiers” are just getting started. The Tree Army, which is funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through the U.S. Forest Service, is made up of TU staff, seasonal work crews and volunteers. This year, the Rogue River Tree Army is setting their sights beyond the Rogue River watershed to take the initiative to more coldwater rivers and streams...
Feeding the education bug
SWMTU helped students and teachers in the Northview school district get better connected to the coldwater resources in West Michigan through experiences with fly tying and fly fishing.
Road stream crossing improved on Bigelow Creek
Two road-stream crossings were completed to allow brook trout migration.
Thank you for supporting the Conservation Benefit Auction
Your participation helped Schrems net more than $18,500.
2020 Annual Report released
If you'd like to know more details about the Chapter's finances and activities, the annual report is loaded with information.
Conservation Benefit Auction begins October 9
SWMTU is holding an online auction to continue its support of conservation and education programs. You can access the auction at swmtu.org/auction.
Online fundraising event announced
We will host our first Schrems TU Conservation Benefit Auction, an online fundraising event October 9-13, 2020.
2020 banquet canceled; online auction planned
While the 2020 banquet is canceled, there will be a Conservation Benefit Auction to raise funds for critical conservation programs.
Green Team gets students involved in watersheds
High school students work in the summer with Trout Unlimited to do watershed restoration and receive job training in green infrastructure.
Orvis Giveback Days to benefit SWMTU
Customers who donate $10 or more during September 2020 will get a $10 savings card good for any full-price apparel purchase at the store.
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