Workday report by Topf Wells A cold front hit Madison in the morning at about 7:45, dropping the temperature and providing a cool breeze. Forty miles can make a big difference in weather. The cold front did not… Read More
Workday report by Topf Wells With reference to the basketball and hockey playoffs, HESS SHOOTS AND SCORES. Jim organized another most successful work day. Almost 20 volunteers cut, limbed, hauled and stacked truckloads of invasive honeysuckle and box… Read More
Many thanks to all the SWTU members that came out to help with the Riversmith Casting Clinic. About 30 novice casters (and hopefully new TU members!) attended, had some fun and learned a lot. We were fortunate to… Read More
By Topf Wells Jim Hess celebrated his retirement from the Board with another great work day. As just about every active SWTU member has said lately, “Thank goodness he continues as Conservation Committee Chair!
By Topf Wells Let’s hope 13 is the Sugar River’s lucky number. Thirteen landowners on the Sugar River and some key tributaries attended a dinner sponsored by SWTU, the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, and the… Read More
Gals, Gear and Beer at Orvis on April 26th was a smashing success. We had 12 women who brought in their gear for a tune up or tried on future wish list items.
Our members had a great time, telling our story and spreading the word on the good TU does. Many thanks to Curt Diehl for his leadership and to everyone who helped staff our booth at the Expo. Great… Read More
The Chapter would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the 2019 Icebreaker so successful. Through the efforts of our attendees, donors, speakers, conservation partners and fly tyers we raised more than $9,000 for cold water conservation… Read More
Cold Front Stalls – Crew Revives for Great Ham Sandwiches and Very Cold Beer
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Posted: June 13, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Workday report by Topf Wells A cold front hit Madison in the morning at about 7:45, dropping the temperature and providing a cool breeze. Forty miles can make a big difference in weather. The cold front did not… Read More
Sweetening up the Sugar River
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Last Updated: June 13, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Workday report by Topf Wells With reference to the basketball and hockey playoffs, HESS SHOOTS AND SCORES. Jim organized another most successful work day. Almost 20 volunteers cut, limbed, hauled and stacked truckloads of invasive honeysuckle and box… Read More
Casting Clinic Recap – Laughs and learning
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Last Updated: July 9, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Many thanks to all the SWTU members that came out to help with the Riversmith Casting Clinic. About 30 novice casters (and hopefully new TU members!) attended, had some fun and learned a lot. We were fortunate to… Read More
A look back at the last Stream Team workday
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Posted: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Jim Hess celebrated his retirement from the Board with another great work day. As just about every active SWTU member has said lately, “Thank goodness he continues as Conservation Committee Chair!
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Posted: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Sugar River landowner dinner
By Topf Wells Let’s hope 13 is the Sugar River’s lucky number. Thirteen landowners on the Sugar River and some key tributaries attended a dinner sponsored by SWTU, the Dane County Land and Water Resources Department, and the… Read More
Fun and successful “Gals, Gear and Beer” event
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Posted: May 2, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Gals, Gear and Beer at Orvis on April 26th was a smashing success. We had 12 women who brought in their gear for a tune up or tried on future wish list items.
A fun and productive first Stream Team workday of 2019
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Posted: April 4, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Thanks to Jim Beecher for these photos of our crew at work on Gordon Creek. Click “read more” for some photos or you can view the full album here.
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Posted: April 4, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Habitat work that will bear fruit … literally!!
SWTU hosted our second annual round of restorative pruning in the Neperud Orchard on Sunday, March 31.
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Posted: March 6, 2019 by Drew Kasel
Tremendous engagement at the Fishing Expo
Our members had a great time, telling our story and spreading the word on the good TU does. Many thanks to Curt Diehl for his leadership and to everyone who helped staff our booth at the Expo. Great… Read More
An Exceptional Icebreaker raises $9,000+!!!
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Last Updated: April 4, 2019 by Drew Kasel
The Chapter would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the 2019 Icebreaker so successful. Through the efforts of our attendees, donors, speakers, conservation partners and fly tyers we raised more than $9,000 for cold water conservation… Read More
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