Paul H. Young Chapter, S.E. Michigan Trout Unlimited

Named after Paul H. Young, a cane rod builder and fly-fishing pioneer from Detroit, the Paul H. Young Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a non-profit grassroots organization in metropolitan Detroit whose mission is to conserve, protect and enhance the watersheds which support wild trout and salmon.

Founded on the banks of the Au Sable River in 1959, Trout Unlimited has grown into a widely influential organization of over 152,000 members, nationwide. The originators of Trout Unlimited knew that what is good for trout is ultimately good for man, and that cold, clean running water is the lifeblood of our planet.

In Michigan, many of our natural resources have been damaged by sand erosion, hydroelectric dams, Antrim oil development, and urban expansion.

Consequently, a legion of the 1100 members of the Paul H. Young Chapter of Trout Unlimited have dedicated countless hours of work on stream projects to help sustain the fragile ecological balance upon which the health of fish depend.

If the present damage to our environment remains unchecked, future generations may never know the pleasure that comes from fishing for trout and salmon at the beautiful places in which they live.

Brian Considine - President
248-318-4378 (c)
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Save the Date!

47th Annual Spring Banquet
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Hosted at
The San Marino Club
1685 E. Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48083
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Featured Auctioneer
Marty Wegner of Wegner Auctioneers

Doors open - 5:30
Dinner - 7:00

To reserve your spot at this years banquet please call Tom Norton 248-854-2295 or Ron Peckens 248-909-2916.

The Chapter received 22 separate grant applications totalling $74,230.  The Board of Directors approved 19 requests totalling $27,930.  The Board unanimously agreed to provide $1,000 to Trout Unlimited (National) and $5,000 to the Michigan Trout Unlimited, in support of the River Keepers program.  The Board renewed the $3,000 annual funding for the Lake & Stream Leadership Institute.  The Board also provided $500 in general support to the Pere Marquette Watershed Council and $700 for the Kalamazoo Chapter’s Youth Trout and Conservation School.  Please do not hesitate to contact any of the Board members if you would like additional information concerning any of the grants or if you would like to participate in the granting process.  Your input is valued and always welcomed.