CONSERVATION NEWS

Feb. 2011

Included in Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers Mission Statement are the objectives: “To promote conservation of public recreational resources and protection and preservation of wild freshwater, salt water and migratory game fish in our streams and lakes. To monitor local waters and bring to the attention of the public and governmental agencies, issues which threaten the conservation and protection of freshwater, salt water and migratory game fish.

To actively participate in restoration projects by making donations to organizations which are pursuing activities consistent with the purposes of the club. Among previous years activities have included the “Trout in the Classroom” program, “Kids Fishing Days” at Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery, assisting in the Department of Fish and Game with the Heritage and Wild Trout program surveys and angler surveys, and participation on committees with agencies and organizations regarding dam removal and water movement in our local watersheds.

With the start of this New Year and the large influx of new members I would like to reassess our club's interest and priorities in participating in these and other conservation issues. I ask the membership to contact me with feedback on past projects and to provide new ideas for involvement in the conservation of our fisheries and habitat. The work we do now will help ensure many happy angling days in the future.

Sue Horkey, Conservation Director