Legal Defense Fund Created to Protect our Coldwater Fisheries

An open appeal to our members… we can’t back down now – please help…

We Need your IMMEDIATE Financial Support!

Your Michigan Trout Unlimited is actively engaged on a number of key environmental struggles that place our coldwater resources in jeopardy – especially so on the Pigeon River. Because of our deep commitment to these concerns, we are in need of immediate help from our supporters.  The court case to remove the Pigeon River Dam continues in spite of our gains and the favorable decisions we have fought hard to achieve.

As we step up our efforts to remove outdated dams, avoid harmful water withdrawals and among other things, ensure that the oil, gas and mining industries do as they should with respect to our fisheries, we increasingly find ourselves drawn into court instead of a welcoming stream. These key battles that continually arise require substantial resources to pay for fees associated with essential legal representation and associated engineering expertise and specialized consultants.

Today’s realities also dictate that all too often these struggles occur in courtrooms across the state. As a result, the Board of Directors has just approved the formation of the Michigan Trout Unlimited Legal Defense Fund as a means to ensure our voices continue to count in court decisions that will impact future generations and our cold, clean waters.

Buy Your Groceries, Save A Trout Stream

Michigan Trout Unlimited announces a new, easy way to support TU in our state and the work that the Council does.  AND, IT DOES NOT COST YOU ONE DIME.

If you do your grocery shopping at Kroger or its affiliate stores in the state, your grocery purchases will earn cash for Michigan TU through the company’s Kroger Community Rewards Program.

With a simple one-time registration into the program, Kroger will donate 5% of your grocery purchases each and every time you do your shopping.  That’s right…your grocery shopping generates a cash donation to TU from Kroger!  That’s right…no cost to you!

This program is a ridiculously easy way to donate a few bucks a week to coldwater conservation every time you do your grocery shopping.  Kroger’s program uses your existing Kroger Plus customer card…there is no separate card, matching payment, or minimum purchase requirement.

The Kroger Community Rewards Program can potentially raise thousands of dollars a year for Michigan TU efforts to preserve and protect wild trout and salmon.  The key is that YOU NEED TO SIGN UP…AND GET YOUR BUDDIES, CHAPTER MEMBERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO SIGN UP TOO!

SIGN UP NOW.  THAT MEANS NOW.  IT’S QUICK AND EASY TO DO FROM YOUR COMPUTER.  YOU’LL ONLY BE AWAY FROM YOUR FLY TYING BENCH FOR FIVE MINUTES…HONEST!

HERE’S HOW TO SIGN-UP AND TURN YOUR GROCERY DOLLARS INTO CASH-FOR-COLDWATER-CONSERVATION.

Our 42th Year!

2012 School Dates: June 8, 9 & 10, 2012

Location: Ranch Rudolph (12 miles south of Traverse City - on the Boardman River) - Visit their website!

The Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School is indeed one of the country's finest. The school runs from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Beginners are instructed in the basics of fly casting and fly fishing and are introduced to a wide variety of angling interests. Experienced fly fishers will improve their skills, technique and knowledge of the sport. Even experts are sure to learn something new.

The School's courteous and highly talented instructors provide challenging and constructive guidance to students of all skill levels. More importantly, there are plenty of instructors on hand to assure very personalized attention.

Three levels of instruction are offered. The beginner level of instruction is for people who have never tried fly casting before. Intermediate instruction is designed for those with some fly fishing experience who want to brush up on fundamentals and casting techniques while learning more about their application. Advanced instruction is reserved for those whose skills are proficient and who want to learn more challenging techniques and methods.