Our Tuesday, September 12, Chapter Meeting
The summer Newscasts teased some big news to share at our September meeting. We can share now that the DNR is honoring SWTU with its External Partner Award.
The external partner award recognizes an external team, agency, organization or business who has partnered with the DNR advancing the agency mission exemplifying cooperation and beyond compliance effort to achieve a successful project. Five awards will be awarded each year to an external partner who best exemplifies cooperation and beyond compliance efforts to achieve a successful project.
Todd Kalish, Bureau of Fisheries Management Deputy Director, will present the award. Todd will then further honor us with a presentation covering general fisheries updates, including:
- Major statewide and regional initiatives we are currently pursuing
- Select Fisheries initiatives in SW Wisconsin
- Fisheries staffing and new hires
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Snipe and Purple
Last Updated: October 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
Fly fishing can be frighteningly complex. Every step of the process is fraught with decisions, decisions, decisions. What length of rod? What weight of line? What length of leader? What size tippet? Where to fish? Choosing flies can be even worse. Step to the fly bins of a well-stocked fly shop, and the decisions before you will make your head spin. Row after row. Bin after bin. Unrecognized flies of uncertain utility for unfamiliar waters. Fortunately, you can greatly simplify the process by returning to basics. The simplest flies are often among the best. This principle has been proved many times over by the wingless wet flies of the English north. Read More
Posted: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Finance Committee Seeks Members
By Marty Chiaro, Treasurer
We are seeking volunteers to serve on SWTU’s Finance Committee. Some of the primary functions of the Finance Committee include:
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Posted: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Learn What Your Board’s Been Up To – October 2023
Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of each newsletter. (Note that you may need to click the “Last Modified” header at the top to sort the list with the latest minutes at the top.)
Volunteering at Joy Trip Project Event
Posted: October 3, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Tom Thrall
The creator of this unique project is James Edward Mills. He is a nationally known journalist and is a Nelson Institute lecturer among many other things. He lives here in Madison. He is also a passionate fly fisher. This is a national program who’s goal is to encourage and train Black Men to get out in nature and enjoy our public lands.
The theme is, “Where do I as a black man, fit in nature? How do we hold space in nature for our next generation of young men?”
James was here in Madison for a national showing of a film he produced which is being shown around the country. Read More
Last Updated: October 4, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
You can help! Short-term Volunteer Opportunities
Also, your board wants to improve the chapter’s communication skills. To achieve this, we are forming a communications team which needs your help to expand reach and impact.
Both teams have a short window of commitment.
Contact John Freeborg at john-tu@freeborg.com or 608-695-8544 to learn more.
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Participate in Survey for “Black Earth Creek State of the Watershed Report”
Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA) is preparing its first “Black Earth Creek State of the Watershed Report.” The report will include survey results of folks interested in the health of Black Earth Creek and its watershed.
To participate in the brief survey visit: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXyqp5yXOFZXNDU, or scan the QR code from your mobile device:
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New Members – October 2023
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – September 2023
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This issue is filled with great information, including:
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A Very Special Award and Guest
The summer Newscasts teased some big news to share at our September meeting. We can share now that the DNR is honoring SWTU with its External Partner Award.
The external partner award recognizes an external team, agency, organization or business who has partnered with the DNR advancing the agency mission exemplifying cooperation and beyond compliance effort to achieve a successful project. Five awards will be awarded each year to an external partner who best exemplifies cooperation and beyond compliance efforts to achieve a successful project.
Todd Kalish, Bureau of Fisheries Management Deputy Director, will present the award. Todd will then further honor us with a presentation covering general fisheries updates, including:
Read More
Fall Weather Brings Fall Stream Workdays
Last Updated: December 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Everyone (yes, you!) can find a role at our Stream Team workdays. They are a great opportunity to do some good, make new friends and look with interest on a stretch of water you’ll be back to drift a fly over.
We have a marvelous schedule lined up and details still being finalized … we’ll share the exact “where” and “what” closer to the dates. Rest assured, we’ll be where the work is needed.
Please save the dates below. Jim Hess, Conservation Chair, did his best to schedule around fall events like Badger home games, Thanksgiving and hunting season. These are all Saturdays and the work goes from 9 to about Noon. Read More
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