River, Pier, Surf,
Stream, and Big
Water Salmon and
Trout Fishing and
Conservation since
1974

DAS Donations

DAS Giving Tops $56, 000

For over 35 years the Detroit Area Steelheaders, Inc  has contributed to numerous worthwhile causes which we believe serve our stated organizational goal of promoting and protecting Great Lakes sportfishing.  Thanks to our members and contributors who have helped us raise funds to make these donations.

The following list of donations made in recent years may overlook some, but the overall impact is that the Detroit Area Steelheaders give!

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  • March, 1991 - $100 Grant.  To the Northeast Michigan Steelheaders to fight Hammond Bay gill nets.
  • December, 1990 - $155 Grant. To the Northeast Michigan Steelheaders to fight Hammond Bay gill nets.
  • September, 1990 - Two Riviera Downriggers.  Donated to Michigan State University Great Lakes Fisheries Research.
  • September, 1990 - $1,000 Grant.  To the Blue Water Sport Fishing Association for reef construction.
  • September, 1989 - $500 legal debt.  Paid as a chapter of the Michigan Salmon & Steelhead Fisherman's Association.
  • October, 1988 - $600 legal debt. Paid as a chapter of the Michigan Salmon & Steelhead Fisherman's Association.
  • September, 1987 - $800 Grant.  Proceeds from our Detroit Area Steelheader Cookbook donated to Michigan State University Great Lakes Fisheries Research.
  • 1987 - Backpack Fish Shocker.  Donated to Michigan State University Great Lakes Fisheries Research.
  • July, 1987 - $200 legal debt. Paid as a chapter of the Michigan Salmon & Steelhead Fisherman's Association.
  • April, 1986 - $250 legal debt. Paid as a chapter of the Michigan Salmon & Steelhead Fisherman's Association.
  • October, 1985 - $500 Grant.  To the Sanilac Steelheaders for the Lexington fish cleaning station.
  • 1985 - $250 legal debt. Paid as a chapter of the Michigan Salmon & Steelhead Fisherman's Association.
  • June, 1985 - $500 Grant. To Michigan State University Great Lakes Fisheries Research.
  • NOTE: From 1978 through 1984, the club had no funds left to donate after operations.
  • 1977 - Reworking Fish Ladder on Huron River at Flat Rock.  The Detroit Area Steelheaders paid the costs for the DNR, Fisheries, Southeast Michigan.
  • August, 1977 - Aquascope Depthfinder.  Donated to the Michigan DNR, Fisheries, Southeast Michigan.

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