Driftless Area Science: WiseH2O program summary  

Field season preparations are well underway in the Driftless Area and we wanted to reach out with an update on our WiseH2O water sampling program.    More than 2,600 observations have been recorded through WiseH2O since the program began in 2019. We appreciate all the volunteer time and effort that has gone into this data collection.  We plan to continue collecting data…

Spring Fishing in the Driftless – dry flies can be the cream of the crop! 

March Browns, BWOs, Mother’s Day Caddis, oh my!   Although nymphing and streamer fishing can produce great results in the spring in the Driftless area, the season can also offer surprisingly good dry fly fishing action. My personal favorite is still hopper season since fewer folks are out on the water, but the number of bugs on the…

18th Annual Driftless Symposium draws robust crowd

More than 115 participants recently connected at the Stoney Creek Lodge in Onalaska, Wisc., for the 18th annual Driftless Area Symposium..    Held in late February, the event featured presentations on a wide variety of topics, including trout genetics, stocking activities, stream restoration permitting, outreach strategies, beavers, springs and more. There were more than 30 presenters, including nine students who shared their research activities.    The event…

Dam removal will make big impact in Massachusetts

Every TU project that improves watershed connectivity is important. One that opens 20-plus miles of coldwater habitat? Well, that’s next level.  This July, crews will start work on a project to dismantle an obsolete dam on Broad Brook, a 22-mile tributary to the Hoosic River in Vermont and Massachusetts with headwaters in the Green Mountain National Forest.  Built in 1889, the dam infrastructure was part of a system that served a water supply…

New StoryMap Showcases Conservation Successes and Future Priorities in the Driftless Area 

Several great apps can help anglers navigate to primo fishing spots in the Driftless area. Now, a new interactive ArcGIS StoryMap adds another layer of information, showcasing where Trout Unlimited’s collaboration with the National Fish Habitat Partnership is creating conservation successes across the region and making fishing even better.  The Driftless Area Restoration Effort (TU DARE) is a long-running collaborative initiative focused on restoring coldwater streams, improving fish habitat, and strengthening watershed…