About Us
For over forty years, Trout Unlimited has been a national organization taking a leading role in protecting one of America's great national treasures: our nation's trout and salmon populations. Combining stream restoration efforts with research and effective lobbying on behalf of coldwater fisheries, Trout Unlimited works to protect our existing resources and continues to challenge new threats to trout and salmon habitat.The Adams Chapter of Trout Unlimited, based in Traverse City, Michigan began with the meeting of 26 concerned sportsmen in March of 1996. We now number around 300 members. We all fish, but we are not really a "fishing club". We have dedicated ourselves to raising and distributing funds which will educate local youth, support conservation efforts and repair the stream deadening effects of erosion, sedimentation and over use. Here are some of our accomplishments.
- We have conducted restoration at several erosion sites along the Boardman River and
- We continue to fund the removal of sand, the major threat to trout habitat and river health.
- We have improved productivity on the North Branch of the Boardman by creating new trout habitat.
- Funded the stream improvement & decking on Mitchell Creek at the TART trail. It's nice.
- Funded the building of erosion reducing fishing decks on the lower Boardman at the YMCA.
- Continuing to partner with over a dozen different groups to improve our coldwater resources.
- Partnering with the Conservation District to fund a summer intern for Boardman River work.
- Continuing to educate youth through our First Cast Program, Youth Rivers Camp and educational grants to teachers in our local schools.
- Every penny we raise.. goes to local groups, local youth, local streams and local issues. Except for the very basics, like stamps, printing and legally required licenses, we have absolutely no administrative expenses. Our volunteer members, and friends like you, contribute their time and effort... because it's the right thing to do for our resources, for our community and for generations to come.... And because we love the streams in which we fish.
The continuing challenges to our rivers, streams and coldwater resources demand our vigilance and The Adams Chapter needs the support of concerned individuals and corporations in order to meet that challenge. The resources that we strive to protect benefit our entire community. Whether you are a fisherman, skier, hunter, hiker, or just out for a pleasant walk or drive, our natural rivers and wild areas enrich our lives. Please consider joining with us to help maintain the quality outdoor resources that make NW Michigan a special place to live and work.
Newsletters
You can download and print our newsletter below in Adobe PDF format below.September 2009
June 2009
March 2009
2009-10 Officers
Dave Stellingworth, President - tstelling@aol.com
Jeff Jocks, Vice-President -
jeff@envlaw.com
Dennis K. Taylor, Treasurer - dktaylor1217@charter.net
Jim Zachow, Secretary - zach@whitefordassociates.com
Chapter Directors
Steve Largent, Director - slargent@gtcd.org
Gabe Schneider, Director - gabe.schneider@gmail.com
Jack Murray, Director - jmurray39@charter.net
Dr. Ken Gum, Director - kgumtrout@aol.com
Kirk Novak, Director - flyshop@thenorthernangler.com
Gary Silverman, Director - gncs@charter.net
Larry Thompson III, Director - dooley2shoes@gmail.com
Mark Andres, Director -
markandres883@gmail.com
Tom Wilcox, Director -
tomhwilcox@aol.com
You can contact the Adams Chapter at: Box 2129, Traverse City, MI 49685-2129, Email: adams@tctrout.org
How to Join
You can join the Adams Chapter by contacting us or through the Trout Unlimited national web site. Log on to WWW.TU.ORG/INTRO and be sure to enter Code 676, that's us.
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