GBTU 2026 Habitat Day #3

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Help Restore Trout Habitat on the 1st S. Br Oconto River !!

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Dear Green Bay Trout Unlimited Members and Supporters!

We are excited to announce details for our third 2026 habitat improvement project!!

1st S. Br. Oconto R. Habitat Project:

The Green Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited (GBTU) will be partnering with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) for a workday on the First South Branch Oconto River. We will be removing a user-made bridge that is backing up water and creating a barrier to fish movement.

Location: Parking will be at the following location: Click Here for Link

From Mountain, WI, take Highway W west approximately 1.25 miles and turn north on Whiffen Lane. Follow Whiffen Lane to the parking area off the two-track road. The road is passable in small SUVs, such as a Ford Escape or Honda CR-V, but sedans such as a Ford Focus or Honda Civic are not recommended. If needed, we can carpool people to the site from where the pavement ends on Whiffen Lane.

Work Planned: U.S. Forest Service employees will use chainsaws to remove bridge lumber as needed. The lumber will be brought to waiting ATVs and hauled to the appropriate location. Volunteers will then help remove rocks from the middle of the channel to restore a free-flowing stream and remove the barrier.

What to Bring: Please bring waders and work gloves. Eye and ear protection are also recommended; extra protection will be available if needed.

We will be at the project site, rain or shine.
Beverages and a grilled lunch are provided for all volunteers.
Please let Paul Kruse (GBTU Habitat Project Chair) know if you are attending, so we have enough food and beverages for lunch
kruser500@gmail.com
(920) 639-2361

1st S. Br. Oconto R. Habitat Project Details:

Date: Saturday, July 18th
Time: 8:30a - around noon
Location: From Mountain, WI, take Highway W west approximately 1.25 miles and turn north on Whiffen Lane. Follow Whiffen Lane to the parking area off the two-track road.
CLICK HERE for a Google map to the meeting site.
Focus: Cutting and removing a user-made bridge then transporting the lumber by ATV to designated locations. After the lumber is cleared, rocks will be removed from the stream channel to restore natural flow and eliminate the barrier.
What to Bring: Please bring waders and work gloves. Eye and ear protection are also recommended; extra protection will be available if needed
Extras: Grill out lunch provided for all volunteers !!
Questions (or to Confirm Attendance): Please contact GBTU Habitat Project Chair, Paul Kruse, kruser500@gmail.com / (920) 639-2361