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Seattle Times: Nooksack Derelict Net Article
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On May 29th, the Seattle Times published an article written by reporter Mark Yuasa regarding the derelict nets discovered by CCA members and other recreational fishermen in the Nooksack River. In the article, Mr. Yuasa gave credit to CCA for assistance with developing the article.
To read the article, click here.
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Bellingham Herald Reports on Nooksack Net Removal
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On June 11th, the Bellingham Herald published a story about the derelict nets in the Nooksack River. In it, the Herald reports that some of the nets have been removed. Also, the story points out that derelict nets in any river can be reported by anyone, by either phoning 360 428 1084 or by going to: derelictgear.org Then click “Report Gear.” The latitude and longitude of the derelict gear is required.
To read the whole story, click here.
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More Marine Protected Areas on the way?
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From Rob Tobeck:
The first step towards an extensive series of Marine Protected Areas was taken by the Washington State Legislator in March of this year. For now it is being called Marine Spatial Planning which according to SSB 6350 Final Bill Report means," Marine spatial planning is a process through which compatible human uses are objectively and transparantly allocated to appropriate ocean areas to sustain critical ecological, economic, and cultural services for future generations".
While this sounds relatively harmless on the surface, when you think about what this general language could lead to, it becomes a bit scary for the recreational fisherman.
Our first opportunity to weigh in is now. The Department of Ecology is seeking public input through an online survey. Please take a few minutes to fill this out to make sure that policy makers understand how important recreational fishing is in our marine areas.
To view/take the survey, click here.
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CCA teams up with Clark County Parade of Homes
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 10th.
CCA Washington, in conjunction with the Clark County Parade of Homes, presents CCA Day from 10 AM to 9 PM. CCA members, friends and families will save $2 each on tickets into the event. Be sure to stop by the CCA booth outside of the entrance, to get CCA flyers and sign up your friends as members. Tickets are only $10 with the CCA discount. Come tour these beautiful homes, check out landscape and remodel ideas and make sure you check out the outdoor living space to see what is possible. There will be activities for the entire family, live music, fly casting seminar and much more.
For directions go to www.ClarkCountyParadeofHomes.com.
Additionally, CCA will host a Entertainment Night from 6-9PM in the G2 Outdoor Living space. Tickets to this spectacular event are $100 and include wine tasting, appetizers, dinner and entertainment by a-wol aerial dancers.
For more information on Entertainment Night contact the state office at 877-255-8772 and check out the attached flyer here.
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Advocacy
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Columbia River: Endorsement Money Allocated
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On May 4th CCAWA members Ed Wickersham and Jerry Rhoads attended the quarterly meeting for the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Recreational Advisory Board in Yakima. At this meeting funds were approved for four projects in support of recreational selective fishing opportunities in the Columbia River Basin which will provide significant increased recreational fishing opportunities for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin.
The projects were:
Partial funding of a permit biologist to support development of selective fisheries for the UCR $30 k
Expanded Wenatchee River for Spring Chinook -MSF (2010) $15 k
Expanded Lower Snake River Spring Chinnok- MSF (2010) $21 k
New Lower Columbia River Summer Chinook - MSF (2010) $70 k
To read the minutes of the meeting, click here.
The board is asking the public for input on ideas for new or improved mark selective fishing opportunities in the Columbia River Basin. If you have any suggestions please contact:
Ed Wickersham patyn@comcast.net 360.573.0061
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Chapter Notes
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North Olympic Peninsula Chapter Volunteers
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President John Albiso reports that three chapter members, nominated by CCA Washington, have volunteered to participate in the WDFW Western Straits Focus Group. The group is responsible for providing guidance on the development of new management alternatives and objectives for recreational and commercial marine fish fisheries in waters stretching from the mouth of the Sekiu River west to the Bonilla-Tatoosh line in Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay).
The volunteers are Don Stucker of Sequim who is a retired Fish and Game Officer from Idaho. Al Gross of Port Angeles, a recreationsal fisherman who has fished the straits for over 20 years, and Roy Morris of Seiku, who is a fishing guide and a charter boat skipper. Roy is already a member of North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Advisory Committee with the WDFW, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
CCA encourages members to become volunteer participants on advisory boards and commissions such as these across the state.
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Miscellaneous
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Driftboat Drawing Winner Announced
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Drew Farschman, pictured above, is the winner of the Lavro drift boat, on a King trailer, with a Lee Lock anchor system, and a custom cover by Leta’s Top Shop. Bayside Marine held the boat on their showroom floor until the drawing, and handled the paperwork.
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June 24, 2010
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Meeting Dates and Deadlines
WDFW Commission Meetings
August 6 & 7 Olympia
Conference Calls
July 2
July 16
Agenda and Updates here
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Banquet Schedule
September 17th, Inland Empire - Spokane
September 25th, Capitol City
October 2nd, Yakima
October 14th, North Olympic Peninsula
November 12th, Sno King
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Volunteers Needed!
The work of CCA is dependent upon volunteers. Please volunter to help. No experience is needed. To volunteer in any way, a little or a lot, go to our website here.
Thank you!
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Feedback and Comments
CCA Washington is interested in hearing from you. Visit our website here to submit comments and questions you may have. Thanks!
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