The removal of several small-town dams in the past year is making way for miles of improved fish habitat, including stretches of the Thornapple River in Barry County and Rice Creek in Calhoun County. More from MLive.com >>>
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Does Michigan have enough flies-only water?
The Michigan DNR is looking for your answer. Right now the state has 97 miles of flies-only water, even though it's legally allowed 212 miles. What's your take on this?
Kanouse Award
Dr. Marvin C. (Bud) Kanouse Award – PAST WINNERS This award recognizes contributions to the Schrems West Michigan Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the genesis for which is derived from innate attributes such as creativity, artistic talent, and the ability to motivate. 2004-Established this year 2005-Not awarded 2006-Not awarded 2007-Carl Richards 2008-Ron Barch 2009-Dr. Sam Lacina 2010-Glen Blackwood 2011-Not awarded 2012-Dick Pobst 2013-Not awarded 2014-Not awarded 2015-Not awarded 2016-Not awarded 2017-Not awarded 2018-Not awarded 2019-Not awarded 2020-Not awarded 2021-Not awarded 2022-David Vanden Bos
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Whether you are an angling expert or new to the sport of fly fishing, this event will have something for everyone. Join the members of Trout Unlimited for an informal gathering to learn about casting, fly tying, knot tying, rigging a rod, our conservation efforts and a host of other topics. Free to the public and children are welcome! Location: East Grand Rapids Middle School Gymnasium, 2425 Lake Dr., East Grand Rapids Date: Friday, January 22 Time: 6pm to 9pm For additional information, call Jay Cook at 616-745-5951. The Grand River Fly Tiers will be providing instruction and materials to...
Deer in boat on Muskegon River
I saw this on Nick Garlock’s Facebook page and had to share it.
Fate of Pigeon River dam under review
GAYLORD — Settlement negotiations are under way in a case involving a Pigeon River dam release that caused an extensive fish kill on the river in 2008. Officials from the state, Michigan Trout Unlimited and Pigeon River Country Association are meeting with the dam’s owners to discuss the fate of the impoundment after a June 2008 incident choked the “blue ribbon” trout stream with silt. More from MLive.com >>
Rusty Gates’ legacy as an environmentalist will live on
Eric Sharp of the Detroit Free Press wrote a great article about how Rusty Gates helped preserve the Au Sable River.
Action Alert on Asian Carp
On December 9th, Trout Unlimited issued an action alert to all TU members in Great Lakes states regarding the Asian carp situation. Unfortunately it appears that the email did not reach everyone so we are reposting that email in our blog. Below is the text from that alert: “Please visit our online action center and help protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp. Evidence of Asian carp has been detected recently above barriers intended to keep them out of Lake Michigan and aggressive action is needed now to prevent their colonization in the Great Lakes. WHY WE CARE The recovery...
Michigan sues to close shipping locks
DETROIT (AP) – Michigan asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to close shipping locks near Chicago to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes and endangering their $7 billion fishery. State Attorney General Mike Cox filed a lawsuit Monday with the nation’s highest court against Illinois, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. They operate canals and other waterways that open into Lake Michigan. Full story at woodtv.com
Rusty Gates passes away
Just saw that Rusty Gates passed away last night. Among many other things, he was a great supporter of cold water conservation in Michigan. This comes from the Gates AuSable website: Rusty meant so much to so many, he fought so hard for so much, and he remained altruistic to the end: worrying about his wife Julie who diligently cared for him, asking about his friends who he was no longer able to see, directing the Anglers of the Au Sable despite his deteriorating health. I would have expected no less from the man who remains one of the finest, most...
Calendar
Come back here for the list of our upcoming events. 1st Tuesday of every month — This is when we normally hold our Board Meetings. The meetings begin at 6:15pm and adjourn at 7:45pm. They are held at the WMEAC Office, 1007 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids. All SWMTU members are welcome to attend any of the Board Meetings. On occasion, the date or location may change. To confirm a Board Meeting is taking place, please email [email protected]. April 12, 2014 — Rogue River Insect Monitoring April 17, 2014 — Annual fund raising banquet. Reserve your spot today. June 19-21,...
Michigan AG to sue to keep Asian carp out of Great Lakes
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) – Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Sunday he will file a federal lawsuit to force the closure of locks on a canal southwest of Chicago to prevent invasive Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. Read more at woodtv.com >> http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/michigan/Cox-Will-file-suit-to-stop-Asian-carp
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