|
HELP SUPPORT
(FFF)
FEDERATION OF FLY FISHERS BY PURCHASING
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS.
Get the Mammoth Fishing Report here.
SWCFFF Board Contact List
President
President@southwestcouncilfff.org
Secretary
Secretary@southwestcouncilfff.org
Newsletter Editor
Newsletter@southwestcouncilfff.org
Contact Info:
Melinda Burns
951-415-9920
| |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
SWCFFF Conservation
Mission:
Conserve, Restore and educate through Fly Fishing
Vision:
Empower Fly Fisherman to our Natural Resources for future
generations and promote healthy and diverse fisheries that offer
recreation and sustain ecological function.
Goal: Protect
our Native Fisheries, create conservation as a recreation
leader, improve credibility and relationships among the
Committees, Councils, Clubs, members and provide action
activities for members to participate in.
-
Native Fish
-
*
Vision - Provide protection and bring recognition to the
survival of our native fish species in their native waters.
-
Invasive
Species
-
* Vision - Engage Fly Fishers in the fight against invasive
species
-
Habitat and
Water Quality
-
* Vision - Engage every club in an annual project that
improves habitat or water quality on their local waters.
-
Conservation Education
-
* Vision - Provide quality resources to our clubs, councils
and other fishing or aquatic resources interests.
-
Conservation Partnership
-
* Vision - Communicate, collaborate and support conservation
community efforts that align with FFF Vision.
A Note from our National Conservation Vice President
Current News and
Upcoming Events
Past Conservation
Events and News
New Kiosk
Features California's Golden Trout |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top
of Page
|
 |
|
 |
|
A Note
from our National Conservation Vice President |
|
|
|
One
of the cornerstone purposes of the FFF is conservation of 'all
fish all waters' and the habitats they live in, and the
focus on native species. We invite you to check out the
following links to learn more about this cornerstone.
Fish Policy Resources:
Dear Fellow Fly Fisherman,
June 11, 2009
If you are unfamiliar with the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
Act, the San Gabriel document provides an overview of its
purpose.
Why should the FFF and Southwest Council, or more specifically
your club, or you care? To make these designations happen, some
politician needs to stand behind it, and will only do that if
their constituents want them to. This is an aspect of federal
government at which a couple dozen people voicing an opinion can
make a big difference.
Deep Creek Flyfishers supports the Deep Creek Wild and Scenic
proposal, and as a follow up on the Southwest Council executive
leadership agreed to support it. Letters have been sent on Deep
Creek and Southwest Council letterhead to Senator Feinstein
requesting that she include Deep Creek in her evolving desert
protection bill. Her staff have visited the stream recently and
it appears it will be included.
Similarly, if the clubs around the San Gabriels, and
specifically in David Dreier's district are in support of this,
they should let him know. And if they would also like the
Southwest Council to support it I believe we should.
If anyone would like assistance in preparing support letters, I
would be happy to help.
Regards,
Steve Kopp
SWC Conservation Vice President
stevekopp@hotmail.com
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top
of Page
 |
|
 |
|
Current News and Upcoming
Events |
|
|
|
Current News
Deep Creek Wild and
Scenic River:
Description
:
With its source high in the San
Bernardino Mountains, Deep Creek flows northward into the Mojave
Desert. Fed by Holcomb Creek, its major tributary, Deep Creek
surges through...
read more
Potential Wild and Scenic Streams in the San Gabriel
Mountains:
What are Wild & Scenic Rivers?
The National Wild & Scenic Rivers
Act is the nation’s primary river conservation tool. Congress
passed the Act in 1968 to specifically
... read more
Upcoming
Events:
Southwest Council
Federation of Fly Fishers
Fourth ANNUAL
RUSH CREEK CLEAN-UP
Sponsored by:
JUNE 26th 8:00AM TILL NOON
Meet at the Silver Lake boat ramp for signup at 8:00
Bring gloves, hat, and (Waders if you have them)
Trash bags will be provided
Bar-B-Que lunch provided by Silver Lake Resort after clean-up
The Council will be installing monofilament recycling tubes at
key areas
Hope to see you there
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Top
of Page
 |
|
 |
|
Past Conservation Events and
News |
|
|
|
Bear
Creek Success: May 16
2009
Thanks to
all who came out for last month’s Bear Creek stream cleanup.
Deep Creek Fly Fishers were joined by the Fly Fishers Club of
Orange County for a total of 15 people, who made short work of
the trash around the Slide Lake area. After a shady lunch most
headed out to fish. Everyone saw enough fish and got some takes,
the landing success varied, mostly because of people’s
experience on small water. Good for the stream and good
camaraderie. Hope to see some of you out on Deep Creek June 27th.
  
The Clean up Crew 2009
A little fishing after
a few hours work
Bear Creek Brown
3rd Annual Silver Lake – Rush Creek
Cleanup June 20th 2009
Saturday June 20th will be the 3rd annual Rush
Creek stream cleanup sponsored by Silver Lake Resort and the Southwest
Council Federation of Fly Fishers. Volunteers should meet at the Silver
Lake boat ramp for signup at 7:00. The cleanup will conclude at noon
with a BBQ provided by Silver Lake Resort. The Southwest Council will
also be installing monofilament recycling tubes at key areas.
Bring gloves, hat, and (waders if you have them)
Contact Joe Lemire for additional information
Wild and Scenic Status for
Upper Owens River and Piru
A big thanks to all of you who contacted your congressman in
support of HR146, also known as the Omnibus Public Lands Protection Act.
On March 30th, HR146 was signed into law, placing over 100
miles of stream in California, and over 1000 miles of stream nationwide
into the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Of interest to the Southwest Council flyfishing community, the
Upper Owens River and Piru were included in the bill, as well as places
such as the Snake River in Wyoming. The bill also includes wilderness
designation for headwaters of watersheds such as the Owens, Cottonwood
Creek, West Walker, Santa Clara, and San Jacinto.
The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was created by Congress in
1968 to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and
recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of
present and future generations. The Act is notable for safeguarding the
special character of these rivers, while also recognizing the potential
for their appropriate use and development. Designation neither prohibits
development nor gives the federal government control over private
property. Recreation, agricultural practices, residential development,
and other uses may continue. Protection of the river is provided through
voluntary stewardship by landowners and river users and through
regulation and programs of federal, state, local, or tribal governments.
Regards,
Steve Kopp
SWCFFF Conservation Vice President
stevekopp@hotmail.com |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top
of Page
|
New Kiosk Features
California's Golden Trout |
|
LEFT: Dan Zellner,
Scout Troop #848
RIGHT: Karl Zellner,
Aquabonita
Flyfishers
Both groups from Ridgecrest,
California
California's
official state fish, the golden trout, is depicted in a colorful
new information kiosk in Kernville, California, thanks to the
efforts of volunteers including members of the
Aquabonita
Flyfishers and both the Sequoia and Inyo National Forest.
Volunteers from these groups joined forces last year over Labor
Day Weekend for the installation of the new kiosk, the result of
a six-month project.
The
installation was accomplished through the efforts of
approximately 15 volunteers. The project replaced an older,
damaged kiosk and consists of three panels depicting
California's golden trout - its origins, history and future.
Aquabonita
Flyfishers Club is a nonprofit Federation of Fly Fishers
organization form Ridgecrest, California. The club name
represent the scientific name of the Volcano Creek golden trout
(now called the golden trout). The club's goals are to improve
and increase the sport of flyfishing, promote and work for the
betterment of fishing waters, and encourage and advocate
conservation of fishes, waters, and watershed.
Steve
Anderson, resource office of the Kern River Ranger District,
helped coordinate the installation. "I want to thank these
volunteers for their efforts, " Anderson said. " The signs are a
vast improvement, and we really appreciate the work and support
from the volunteer organizations. It was great to be a part of
this project. This will be a big benefit to our forest visitors,
promoting a better understanding of our native trout and the
state fish."
For more information on golden trout and volunteer projects
visit
www.CaliforniaGoldenTrout.org. |
| |
|
 |
* Flyfisher Magazine of the Federation of Fly
Fishers Spring - Summer 2009
Page 11 |
 |
Top
of Page
|
