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Posted: April 2, 2024 by Drew Kasel
A Big Trout Question on the Conservation Congress Hearing
Please use this link to learn how to participate in the 2024 Conservation Congress hearing and to review the questions up for consideration. One question would open the harvest season for inland trout from the first Saturday in… Read More
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Posted: June 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Badger Mill Creek: It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over
By Topf Wells The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission voted on Thursday, May 25th, to stop discharging water to Badger Mill Creek. MMSD did so despite the unanimous opposition of local governments, residents and conservation organizations, including SWTU. You… Read More
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Last Updated: May 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Badger Mill Creek Needs Our Help Now
By Topf Wells Please follow this link to important information about Badger Mill Creek from our good friends at the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association. USRWA has led the fight to protect Badger Mill Creek from the Madison… Read More
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Posted: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Save Badger Mill Creek
By Topf Wells Badger Mill Creek faces a severe threat. A big part of the stream’s flow (35-60% depending on conditions) is highly treated, aerated effluent from the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). MMSD started sending this water to the… Read More
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Posted: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Black Earth Creek to Dane County: Thank You
By Topf Wells SWTU joins the creek in thanking Dane County for two steps to preserve the creek and improve it for trout and those of us who pursue them.
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Last Updated: February 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Save a Brookie, Eat a Brown or Bow?
One fish question on the Spring Conservation Hearing, #16, should interest SWTU. Nate Nye, the Sauk and Columbia Fish Biologist, recommends that regulations be changed on Dell and Beaver Creeks to completely protect brook trout and promote the… Read More
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Last Updated: January 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel
Update on Badger Mill Creek
By Topf Wells Supporters of Badger Mill Creek are growing increasingly concerned about the creek’s future in light of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District’s impending decision on the amount of phosphorus it discharges to the creek. You may… Read More
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Posted: December 7, 2022 by Drew Kasel
Badger Mill Creek Threatened?
By Topf Wells Badger Mill Creek may well face a serious threat in the near future. That risk occurs because of a complicated regulatory situation. Following is a highly condensed account of the situation. More information and recommendations… Read More
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Posted: January 27, 2022 by Drew Kasel
A Christmas Gift for Southern Wisconsin Trout Anglers and Many More
Twas the week before Christmas and near Baraboo A wonderful gift was about to disappear from me and you! By Topf Wells Groundswell Conservancy and the DNR wildlife and fish biologists had worked for months to purchase a… Read More
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Posted: September 7, 2021 by Drew Kasel
Annual Fall Tour of Restored Trout Stream Projects On October 12th Trout Unlimited – Driftless Area Restoration Effort and Southern Wisconsin Trout Unlimited are hosting the Annual Fall Tour of restored trout streams in Dane and Green County…. Read More
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