Author

Sara Strassman

  • Science

    Oak Brook TU hosts genetic sampling day in Driftless

    In May of 2024, the Oak Brook Trout Unlimited chapter traveled to the Driftless Area for their annual fishing visit. But in addition to the chapter’s usual fishing and stewarding their section of highway near Viroqua, magnanimous chapter member Dave Carlson also offered to give TUDARE a preview of the e-DNA sampling methods the chapter has…

  • Restoration

    Landowner “Lunch and Learn” highlights Driftless stream restoration

    Without willing, conservation-minded landowners, very few stream restoration projects would happen in the Driftless Area.    Over 90% of Driftless trout streams flow through private land, so building relationships and educating landowners about the benefits of stream restoration are critical first steps in assuring that stream restoration work will continue.  With this reality in mind,…