Copper Country Chapter - Trout Unlimited

September 24, 2011 - 9am Nara Nature Center Parking Lot Those that have gone through trainging please sign up for one of 8 stations by Tuesday September 20 (see map for station numbers PR##). Those without training are encourage to assist (2 folks per station needed), please sign up by Tuesday as well. Collection will take place between 9:30-11:00am, (1/2 hr average sampling) then sorting, counting and tabulation will take place at Jeffers High School. Those that only want to assist at the school are asked to confirm by Tuesday and be to the school by 10:30am. Lunch and beverages will be provided at the school. With a good turn out, we will be done and cleaned up by 2pm. Please assist us in this critical data collection on the Pilgrim River.

Please RSVP Shawn Hagan at shawn@forestlandgroup.com or 906-288-3405 so we'll know how much food to buy.

Work bees for the 2011 season have ended. With the heavy rains earlier this year, the Pilgrim overflowed its banks and the high water moved a lot of logs and rocks from where they have rested for years. Some say that the river was the highest they had seen in 30 years. We rebuilt several of the rock cribs that the fast water toppled them over. Check back often for details and dates on future work bees.

For information on CCCTU Work Bees, please call John Ollila at 482-5345.

A local fund has been established for the Pilgrim River Watershed Project to pursue permanent land and water protection, non-motorized public recreation, and perpetual stewardship. This dedicated fund will support conservation easement expenses, land acquisitions, long-term site monitoring and resource stewardship. The project will conserve over 1,300 acres of watershed encompassing more than two miles of pristine Pilgrim River and secure public access forever. Visit www.pilgrimriverwatershed.org to learn more about this project and the community organizations supporting it.

Several Challenge Donations have been issued. Donations made towards these challenges will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the maximum amount of the Challenge. Click on donations to learn more.

Download a donation form

For more information, please contact Bill Leder at bleder@charter.net

“Conserving, Protecting and Restoring the Copper Country's Cold Water Fisheries”

VISION - CCCTU envisions coldwater sport fisheries of self-sustaining wild, native fish stocks prospering, in restored and maintained habitats within Copper Country lakes and streams.

GOALS -

• CCCTU will support scientific research of coldwater fish and their aquatic environments which focuses on the Lake Superior basin in general and Michigan 's western Upper Peninsula specifically.
• CCCTU will undertake restoration and rehabilitation projects which repair, protect, and enhance trout habitat on inland lakes and streams of watersheds located in the Copper Country.
• CCCTU will support and conduct educational and informational outreach activities for its members and the general public in the Copper Country so as to enhance their understanding and enjoyment of fishing, and the conservation of coldwater fisheries.
• CCCTU will seek out partnerships with federal, state, local and tribal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations which can assist it in carrying out its mission.