Zero tolerance for illegal fishing in Port Hope
Signs are being installed along part of the Ganaraska River in Port Hope to bring attention to the zero tolerance approach the municipality will take in regards to illegal fishing activity.
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Brockton avoids red tape if they decide to remove Truax dam on the Saugeen River
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Scientists investigate social patterns of salmon
Each summer, millions of fish return to Bristol Bay, and then swim on to the stream where they were born to spawn, and die. Exactly what compels them to return to the right spot is unknown. But scientists think that some hatchery-raised steelhead in Oregon might hold a clue.
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Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby – 2016
Family entries are defined as parents or grandparents or guardians and dependent children 17 years of age and under. (2 Generations Only)
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Recently our News & Media Director resigned his position, which has left us in need to fill this position as soon as possible. This position requires the ideal candidate to act as the principal person responsible for Newsletters, Website Updates, Press Releases, etc.
Additionally our Derby and Social Events Director will be retiring his position at the end of his term, which would coincide with this years’ fall derby. This position would involve being responsible for organizing, promoting and hosting club derbies.
If anyone is interested in either of these positions, please contact Karl Redin Using the
contact form
Al Wilkens wanted to say a few words to the Ontario Steelheaders:
As Manager of the Lake Huron Fishing Club’s Kincardine Trout Hatchery I want to express my sincere appreciation to all the Ontario Steelheaders who gave up a major portion of “opening day” weekend to move the rainbows out of the Kincardine and Port Elgin fish hatcheries. Your enthusiasm and professionalism ensured that all of our releases went smoothly and all fish were delivered to their new homes safely and in good health. Without the help of the Ontario Steelheaders we would be taking a week or more to release all our fish rather than the day and 1/2 that it took this year. I don’t have the final numbers from Port Elgin yet but from Kincardine you helped move 18 loads of fish that totaled 56,324 fish weighing a total of 4,761 pounds. Not bad for a day’s work! Thanks!
Al Wilkens
Lake Huron Fishing Club
Here is the latest newsletter from the newly formed conservation efforts, Friends of the Saugeen:
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Welcome to the Friends of the Saugeen!
The Friends of the Saugeen (working name only, this group is NOT official yet and its name WILL be changing) is a new volunteer-driven organization looking to be formally accepted by river users from the headwaters of the Saugeen to Lake Huron. Started in Brockton by several Walkerton residents, the group also includes representation from the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Grey Bruce Sustainability Network, Stewardship Grey Bruce, the Municipality of Brockton and the Walkerton BIA & Visitor Information Centre. These volunteers hope to formally establish the Friends of the Saugeen this spring and, with your input, will establish a name that encompasses all they want to achieve in the coming years.
You are receiving this newsletter because you expressed an interest in the organization at an earlier date. If you wish to unsubscribe please follow the link at the end of this newsletter.
In the weeks and months to come, the Friends will draft a mandate and begin creating a project wish list consisting of short- and long-term goals. Please stayed tuned for more information!
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New fish consumption signs to be erected
Eight signs showing which fish are safe for consumption on a regular basis will soon be installed in Brockton. The provincially-supplied signs will be erected by volunteers in the next few weeks. Watch for them at all five river access points within Brockton, as well as three other high-traffic locations in Walkerton.
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Quench Buggy to be featured at Walkerton Homecoming
Walkerton Homecoming 2016 will be held from Thursday, July 28 to Monday, August 1. Many events and activities are in the works to entertain and educate those who will be in town for this milestone celebration (www.walkertonhomecoming2016.com). The steering committee has reserved a Quench Buggy to be parked on the festival grounds for the weekend in an effort to reduce the number of plastic bottles that might otherwise find their way onto the ground or into the river. Please watch for this featured attraction, sponsored by the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, and bring your re-usable water bottle to the event! Cold municipal drinking water will be available at the buggy free of charge.
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Help us spread the word
Do you know someone who would be interested in joining this volunteer group? Please pass this newsletter on to them and invite them to subscribe to future mailings by sending us an email: info@walkertonbia.ca.
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Do you have a question or comment for the Friends of the Saugeen?
Please send correspondence through the Walkerton BIA:
info@walkertonbia.ca
101 Durham Street, Box 1344, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
T: 519-881-3413 F: 519-881-4009
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