Big thanks to everyone who contributed a donation to the Environmental Grant Challenge – and to Fontana Sports Specialties and Patagonia for their generosity.
SWTU raised $2,276 and placed 5th out of 6 contestants, which means we won a $1,000 grant!
Your donation strengthens our efforts to conserve cold water resources in our community. Thank you!
Congrats to SWTU member John Gribb, who won the $100 Fontana spending spree.
— Matt Sment, SWTU President
Fly Tying: Prince Nymph / Brown Forked-Tail Nymph
Last Updated: June 9, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
If someone hands you a Pheasant Tail Nymph and asks what it imitates, you’ll likely say “mayfly nymph”. Receive an Elk Hair Caddis, and you might say “adult caddisfly, probably an egg-laying female”. One of the many hopper patterns? You reply without hesitation, “grasshopper … no doubt about it”. But if you’re handed a Prince Nymph, you might be stumped. “Uhh … umm … I’m not sure … maybe an earring?”
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Last Updated: June 9, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Fontana Grant Challenge Update
Big thanks to everyone who contributed a donation to the Environmental Grant Challenge – and to Fontana Sports Specialties and Patagonia for their generosity.
SWTU raised $2,276 and placed 5th out of 6 contestants, which means we won a $1,000 grant!
Your donation strengthens our efforts to conserve cold water resources in our community. Thank you!
Congrats to SWTU member John Gribb, who won the $100 Fontana spending spree.
— Matt Sment, SWTU President
Last Updated: June 9, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
No June, July or August Meetings
Per usual, we are taking the summer off and not having regular chapter meetings in June, July or August. The busy, hot, travel-filled summer months are not generally conducive to large meetings.
That’s not to say you can’t do anything! Here are some ideas to stay active …
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Last Updated: June 9, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – June 2017
Welcome New Members
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks!
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Last Updated: June 9, 2017 by kgraeme Leave a Comment
Volunteer Training Opportunities – Land & Water Resources
Register here
Registration note: They use SignUp.com. Review the options listed, select a tour time, and and sign up. You will NOT need to create an account or password.
For more information, contact:
Rhea Stangel-Maier, Volunteer Coordinator
Parks Division
Dane County Land & Water Resources Department
5201 Fen Oak Drive
Madison WI 53718
(608) 224-3601; stangel-maier@countyofdane.com
www.danecountyparks.com
Gordon Creek Workday Photos
Last Updated: August 22, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Gordon Creek Stream Workday Photos
Saturday, May 7, near Blanchardville
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Watershed Field Day
Last Updated: June 9, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Join us for a Watershed Field Day
9 a.m.- 11 a.m. on June 9, 2017
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Last Updated: May 4, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – May 2017
Welcome New Members
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks!
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Fly Tying: Quill Gordon
Last Updated: May 4, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
We are a nation of immigrants … a melting pot, where cultures and traditions imported from abroad adapt, evolve, and meld into a uniquely new society. The history of American fly fishing is much the same. Fly angling as we know it developed in Great Britain, often by a privileged upper class. The methods, however, emigrated to America along with the hard working early settlers. Fly angling then adapted to the new geography, took root in America’s tremendous natural resources, and grew into the magnificent pastime that we honor and protect today.
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Saturday, May 6, 2017 Workday
Last Updated: May 19, 2017 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Our last Spring workday will be Saturday, May 6, at a newly acquired DNR easement on Gordon Creek. The DNR is wanting to add more easements in this area and clearing out this section will help to convince other land owners to sign up for an easement. After the work, there will be brats and beer provided by the easement property owner, Kriss Marion, and the Blanchardville Women’s Club to say thank you.
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