Updated 2014 Conservation Project Schedule

2014 Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited Conservation ProjectsNote:  June 21st. and August 23 Projects Switched!June 21st: Riparian Improvement, Happy MeadowsJuly 12: CUSP Deckers South Platte Clean UpAugust Dates (TBD): DOW Fish Tagging Middle Fork South PlattAugust 23: CUSP Mine Reclamation, Treasure Mine above Alma USFS/NEPA Approval Promised and in ProgressSeptember 6: CUSP Noxious Weed mitigation on Deer Island, 11 Mile ReservoirSeptember 20: Clear Creek Clean Up, Idaho Springs Klug/CarneyMonthly River Watch activities and our semi-annual temperature monitoring on the South Platte near Deckers.5/20/14 JJK/JA 303-565-7504 (Jim Klug)/303-653-6057 (Jason Agin)

May 3rd Outdoor Mentors Event

CTU is looking for a couple of volunteers to help at the fishing booth this Saturday at Chatfield State Park. The event will be open to the public from 9 to 1. Volunteers will have entry fees waived.Where: Chatfield State Park (on the south side by the gravel ponds)When: 9am – 1 pmWhat: Volunteers for fishing booth, casting and registrationFlyer attachedOutdoor Mentors EventFor questions please call Garrett Hanks at 720-354-2646 or ghanks@tu.org

Free TU Memberships for Women and Half-price renewal

About a quarter of the fly fishing population in the United States consists of women. With that in mind, TU realizes the need to bring more women–and their potential contributions to our work around America–into the organization. Until May 31, TU memberships for women are free, and renewal is only half price. Share the good news with the women anglers you know.

May 20th Meeting with Steve Schweitzer

Join us as Steve Schweitzer presents “Fly Fishing Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park” where he will share effective tactics and flies to help make your next visit to the Park a productive one.Steve has been a backcountry junkie since moving to Colorado in 1999. He has hiked more than 1,000 miles doing research in RMNP for his book entitled “A Fly Fishing Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park.” Since its January 2011 release, Steve’s book has received numerous international book awards and has been recognized as the go-to guide for fishing the Park. It went into its second printing only a year after its release. Steve is now working on a second book of similar format for the Indian Peaks Wilderness area. He is co-authoring this book with Michael Kruise, owner of the Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop.Steve is a contributing editor for Angling Trade magazine and author of the Innovative Fly Tyer column for Southwest, Northwest and Eastern Fly Fishing Magazines. He has authored numerous articles appearing in Fly Fisherman Magazine, Trout, Wall Street Journal and a myriad of other regional angling publications. He also is contributing author & illustrator for the book “Drag Free Drift – Presentation Techniques for Fly Fishing”, authored by Joe Kissane. His fly tying patterns appear in books by Chris Mann, John Shewey, FFF Masters, Rick Takahashi & Jerry Hubka. Steve makes his home in Greeley, CO. By day, Steve works as a consultant in the broadband and digital media industries.I hope you can join us at 7pm (6:30pm for story telling) on May 20th at 7899 S Lincoln Ct, Littleton

2014 Updated Conservation Project Schedule

Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited 2014 Conservation ProjectsMay 9th: CUSP River Bank Stabilization and Trail Reconstruction (11 Mile Canyon)June 21st: CUSP Mine Reclamation (Treasure Mine above Alma)July 12th: CUSP Deckers South Platte Clean UpAugust Dates (TBD): DOW Fish Tagging Middle Fork South PlattAugust 23rd: Riparian Improvement, Happy MeadowsSeptember 6th: CUSP Noxious Weed mitigation on Deer Island (11 Mile Reservoir)September 20th: Clear Creek Clean Up (Idaho Springs)Monthly River Watch activities and our semi-annual temperature monitoring on the South Platte near Deckers.4/21/14 JJK/JA 303-565-7504 (Jim Klug)/303-653-6057 (Jason Agin)

First Conservation Project for 2014: FRIDAY MAY 9TH. AT 11 MILE CANYON

South Platte River, Erosion Control

At Eleven-Mile Canyon

Workday: Friday, May 9^th, 2014

Project Location: 11-Mile CanyonProject Times: 9:00am – 12:00 noonMeeting Location: CUSP office, 38000 Cherokee Ave. Lake George, CO 80827 (MAP below)Volunteers Needed: Up to 12:  The minimum age requirement for this project is 13.Cutthroat Chapter Project Leader:  Jim RasmussenBONUS!  Plenty of time to fish after lunch!Workday Description:We will be stabilizing the river bank near the footbridge, in an area of high use. We will re-direct concentrated water flow that is causing erosional damage by installing rock structures and erosion control fabric.  Work may also include re-directing water along an illegal social trail above the worksite. Important Notes:CUSP will provide materials and necessary tools to complete project work.

• A USFS outhouse is available nearby.
• Weather, which could create hazardous conditions, may cause the project to be canceled or rescheduled – notifications will be posted at:  www.uppersouthplatte.org/Volunteer/

 Requirements of Volunteers:All volunteers must complete and submit: a CUSP liability release form and volunteer signup sheet (for the group), attached. And a CCTU liability release form.  Forms provided by CCTU volunteer project organizer.  Please Bring:Any applicable medicines (including epi-pen and inhalers, if needed)LunchSun block and Sun glasses (or safety glasses)Work glovesWork boots or waders if you preferPants and long sleeved shirts are recommendedA container for water, the use of reusable containers is encouraged, refills will be provided What to Expect:Please be aware and prepared for potential hazards, including but not limited to: driving on mountainous roads with loose gravel and high flash flood potential; exposure to sun, wind, lightening and rapidly changing weather conditions; working with sharpened tools in areas with unstable terrain and footing; possible falling trees; and hiking at significant elevation. Medications may have adverse effects in sun, heat or altitude; please list medications and medical conditions on the CUSP release form so staff may be aware of potential concerns. Know your limitations and inform staff immediately if you become ill or injured. Be prepared to exit quickly in the event of an emergency or changing environmental conditions. Please drink plenty of water prior to and during the project to avoid dehydration. Please wear appropriate clothing; clothing may become stained or ruined.  The minimum age requirement for this project is 13. Carpooling:If possible, please arrange carpooling with other volunteers.  Please call Jim Rasmussen @ 303-663-6707 or Jason Agin @ 303-653-6057 or Jim Klug @ 303-953-8046 for further information. CUSP office MAP:  

Please note that cell phone coverage is limited in this area.

GPS units are often inaccurate in this area as well.

The Coalition for the Upper South Platte

Post Office Box 726,  Lake George, Colorado 80827

719.748.0033  www.uppersouthplatte.org  www.waldofire.org

2014 Conservation Project Schedule

Cutthroat Chapter Trout Unlimited 

2014 

 Conservation Projects   

May  9  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CUSP Rock Steps and Trail Reconstruction, 

                                                              11 Mile Canyon

                                    

June 21 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CUSP Mine Reclamation, Treasure Mine above Alma

                                                              USFS/NEPA Approval Promised and in Progress

                                

July 12  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CUSP Deckers South Platte Clean Up        

                          

August 6+others (TBD) >>>>>DOW Fish Tagging Middle Fork South Platte

    

August 23 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>Riparian Improvement, Happy Meadows

                                      

September 20  >>>>>>>>>>>Clear Creek Clean Up, Idaho Springs  Klug/Carney

 

September 6 >>>>>>>>>>>>CUSP Noxious Weed mitigation on Deer Island, 

                                                                  11 Mile Reservoir  Needs USFS Approval

                                       

Monthly River Watch activities and our semi-annual temperature monitoring on the South Platte near Deckers  continue.

1/21/14  JJK/JA  303-565-7504 (Jim Klug)/303-653-6057 (Jason Agin)

Please plan on joining us on these important projects, call either of us for more information.

 

Items Available at the CCTU Annual Auction November 12th

I’d like to say that there are too many items (AKA, reasons to attend) to list but that’s kind of a cop-out. So here are the highlights of what will be available for Live Auction, Silent Auction and Bucket Raffle at the 2013 Cutthroat Chapter Annual Auction at 6pm on November 12^th at The Wildlife Experience.This year, the Live Auction portion includes more than thirty separate items. And many of them are ‘big ticket’ items like one night at the Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort, a Rocky Mountain Angling Club membership, a full-day float trip with Steamboat Angler, a 3-night ‘Sip & Soar’ trip to Napa Valley, CA that includes a hot air balloon ride and a winter escape for two for 4-nights to the Fairmont Bermuda Resort. There will also be an opportunity through the Live Auction to sponsor a student so they may attend one of the youth events CCTU organizes.But you don’t have to be a big spender to participate in the Live Auction. It also includes more affordable items like 1-day guided trips from legendary shops like Blue Quill Angler and Breckenridge Outfitters, selections of flies from the likes of Pat Dorsey and Richard Pilatzke, fly rods and reels, gift baskets and framed, signed prints. Surely there will be an item of interest to you.Looking for flies tied by some of our notable chapter members and local fly fishing celebrities? Then the Silent Auction is where you want to spend your time. Literally dozens and dozens of flies will be available.But the Silent Auction will also have other items of interest like an elk BBQ set, an elk-antler candle holder, several selections of spirits (alcohol) for those days when the catching isn’t lifting your spirits, float tubes, posters/pictures, fishing vests and fishing books.Still not enough for you to choose from? Try your luck with the Bucket Raffle where you could win shirts, prints, books, gift certificates, knives and even hair extensions.As if that’s not enough reason to attend our single fund-raising event of the year, there will be catered hors devours, a cash bar and the opportunity to tour the Wildlife Experience’s many displays. Plus, it’s yet another opportunity to catch up with everyone’s fishing exploits of the summer.The best reason to attend is to support the many conservation projects and youth programs that Cutthroat Chapter provides. All of the money raised goes to CCTU and its projects and programs.You will be able to purchase tickets at the door or you may contact Mac Ishii, 303.345.3478 (conradishii@yahoo.com).In case you forgot to add our Annual Auction at 6pm on November 12^th at the Wildlife Experience to your calendar earlier, please visit our first post with all the details.

2013 Annual Conservation Auction

Please help us support the Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited and our mission to conserve, protect and restore Colorado’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds by joining us at the 2013 Annual Conservation Auction.This is our only fundraiser of the year and the proceeds make it possible for us to do the many things we do throughout the year including but not limited to:

• Run our monthly meetings where we bring to you our monthly speakers like Jeff Spohn,‘The Bug Guy’ Robert Younghanz and Pat Dorsey, to name a few.
• Continue our youth education programs like Trout in the Classroom and support for Colorado TU Youth Camps.
• Fund a graduate fellowship in the Fish Biology and Wildlife Department at Colorado State University.
• Continue our South Platte watershed clean-up, Hayman burn area restoration and river testing activities.
• Cooperation with National Trout Unlimited, Colorado Trout Unlimited and the Coalition for the Upper South Platte in their various conservation programs.

When: Tuesday, November 12^th 2013, 6-9PMWhere: The Wildlife Experience at 10035 Peoria St., Parker, CO 80134Cost: Advance tickets are $20. Tickets sold at the door are $25. Your best opportunity to buy advance tickets will be at the CCTU Monthly Chapter Meeting, Tuesday October 15^th. Tickets purchased at the Chapter Meeting can be paid for with cash, check or credit cards. If you can’t make the next Chapter Meeting but want advance tickets, please contact Mac Ishii, 303.345.3478 (conradishii@yahoo.com).What will you find at the live and silent auction?

• Art (not just fishing related).
• Fly fishing equipment (rods, reels, packs, fly tying supplies).
• Getaway packages to local and non-local destinations.
• Fly selections from top tiers like Richard Pilatzke, Bob Dye and Pat Dorsey.
• Gift packages.

Doors open at 6pm for socializing, cash bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres bucket raffle and silent auction before the live auction.TU members who bring non-member guests receive 5 free bucket raffle tickets.We look forward to seeing you at the Auction!

October Meeting Dave Lovell of Freestone Outfitters

Join us Tuesday, October 15^th at 7pm for our monthly meeting featuring head guide Dave Lovell of Freestone Outfitters talking about winter fishing (yes, it’s almost that time). As a special treat, we’ll have some members of the Colorado River Headwaters Chapter of TU update us on the Fraser River.Most of you have probably heard of Freestone Outfitters as they’ve been a big supporter of CCTU in the past by offering discounts to members and guide trips in our Annual Auction. They are a premier Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide Service based out of Littleton, Colorado. They offer a wide array of services including Colorado fly fishing opportunities on public and trophy private water, Rocky Mountain lodging and all inclusive packages, wing shooting, angling schools and even destination travel options around the globe. Many of you already know Clint Packo or Reid Baker, some of Freestone Outfitters other guides.Dave Lovell will give us the low-down on winter fishing in Colorado. Come find out techniques, tips, flies and locations. Dave will certainly make you a better fisher and maybe even a better catcher!Also on hand this month, our friends from the Colorado River Headwaters Chapter in Granby are more motivated than most chapters of TU. Why? The Fraser and Colorado Rivers are the life blood of the Fraser valley and the Denver Water Board wants to take more water - so much that the economy would most likely dry up along with the rivers. It has been enough to deal with beetle kill, but the water is truly their life blood. If you aren't that familiar with Winter Park, Fraser, and Tabernash I can tell you that the folks are the most friendly you will ever meet. It is an incredibly cohesive community and I know personally that the people have come together to support this cause. Please come and be informed. They might even share some of their favorite fishing spots.What: CCTU Monthly Meeting featuring head guide Dave Lovell.When: Tuesday October 15^th at 7pm (6:30 doors open).Where: South Metro Denver Realtors Association building at 7899 S Lincoln Ct, Littleton, CO.