We can stop any leaks by stopping the pipeline
Enbridge says their proposed Northern Gateway pipeline is safe, but again and again they’re proven wrong – even by their own existing pipelines. Leaks, leaks and more leaks.
Yesterday over 19,500 barrels (840,000 gallons) of crude oil leaked from an Enbridge pipeline into a creek leading to the Kalamazoo River in southwest Michigan.
North Dakota shared a similar fate in January 2010, with 3,000 barrels leaking from an Enbridge pipe.
And, in 2007 over 4,200 barrels of Enbridge-transported crude oil tainted the water table in northern Wisconsin.
Can you imagine BC’s northern rivers and streams suffering the same oily future?
Enbridge’s environmental application has been submitted to the National Energy Board (NEB), and now’s the time to counter their safety record spin.
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WDFW Invites Comment on the DRAFT 2011-2017 WDFW Strategic Plan
“The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) wants your input as we develop our 2011-2017 Strategic Plan. We’re particularly interested in your views on priority strategies, initiatives and projects the agency should focus on in the coming biennium, July 2011- June 2013.
This planning process informs and helps guide development of the budget request proposal we will submit to the state Office of Financial Management this fall. Specifically, we’d like to hear your concerns and proposed solutions to help protect and manage the state’s fish, wildlife and their habitats. What should we work on? What needs to be fixed?
The draft Strategic Plan posted on the WDFW website provides WDFW leaders’ initial assessment of high-priority needs and describes ways we intend to address those needs. We welcome your suggestions on strategies and ideas for specific projects and activities to achieve the Goals and Objectives for 2011-17, beginning on page 18.
We’ve included our current list of strategic projects for the 2009-11 biennium in Appendix A of the draft as an example of what we’re looking for.
In these economically challenging times, we recognize that we cannot meet all fish and wildlife management needs. We have lost nearly 31 percent of our state General Fund support and been forced to cut 10 percent of our staff in the current 2009-11 biennium. Further reductions are anticipated in the coming 2011-13 biennium. These reductions affect vital fish and wildlife management activities, such as hatchery fish production, game population surveys, recovery efforts for at-risk species, maintenance of state wildlife lands that provide habitat and recreation opportunities, and habitat protection and restoration.
Achieving our strategic goals will depend on our ability to make tough choices in prioritizing and allocating resources. Now, more than ever, we must make the most of limited resources and that’s why we’re asking you, our stakeholders, for feedback to help us make those difficult choices.
Conserving our natural resources and providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities are the agency’s mandates and we will continue to do our best to accomplish our mission in these difficult times. We will keep our long term goals in sight and continue to focus on priorities as we move forward.”
You may submit your comments online, or by e-mail strategic@dfw.wa.gov.
Weekly Women In The Stream Photo
Desi Shidler used her 9′, #6 Orvis Zero G and caught this small mouth Bass on a self tied chartreuse and white Harry Fodder while on the Flat Rock River in St. Paul, IN.
“Here is a pic of me, Sunday the 11th, fishing with my husband Donny. I was able to drop Emma off at grandma and grandpa’s so I could wet a line with my hubby. The water was perfect and the bass were hungry. We had a great time. Felt good to finally get on the water.”
Weekly Women In The Stream Photos Wanted…
Ladies, we are looking for more photos of gals and fish to post for our weekly women in the stream section on the blog. If you would like to share photos of yourself with any kind of fish – in saltwater or fresh, please don’t hesitate to send them in to us @ info@flyfishergirl.com. I will contact you via email to find out the details of the fish, the body of water it was caught on and the type of fly rod and reel used.
Looking forward to seeing what is sent in!
Thanks in advance, flyfishergirl.
Christmas in July sale!
Free shipping worldwide on all items on Jay Behrle’s site for the 3rd annual Christmas in July sale!
Custom Fiberglass Fish Replicas
Inspired by a lifetime of angling and countless hours spent fly fishing, fish artist Luke Filmer blends his love of art and angling to create incredibly realistic one-of-a-kind fiberglass fish replicas and fish art sculptures in their natural habitat.
Luke’s passion and knowledge of his subjects are clearly reflected in each fish sculpture. These are original paintings and considered fine art. These art pieces are multi-dimensional displays of salmon replicas, steelhead replicas, rainbow trout replicas, as well as largemouth bass or saltwater fish replicas.
Luke lives in the small seaside community of Gig Harbor located in Washington State on the Olympic Peninsula.
For more information, visit their Photo Gallery or contact Luke at Blackwater Fish Replicas – PO Box 1553, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 or via telephone at 253-851-2551 in order to customize one of these fish replica sculptures for your home, office, fine art gallery, or commercial location.
Please note this is not fish taxidermy.
John Day River Women’s Steelhead Fishing Trip
Little Creek Outfitters – Join Mia Sheppard and Patty Reilly for 3 nights and 2 days of fishing for Steelhead on the John Day River.
Running over 280 miles, the John Day River is the second longest free-flowing rivers in the United States. It is protected as a “Wild and Scenic” river under Oregon Scenic Waterways Act. The country is characterized by steep basalt canyon walls, juniper, and sagebrush dotted hills, abandoned homesteads, and petroglyphs. This is one of the most spectacular river corridors in the state with a wild run of summer Steelhead, considered one of the last true wild runs in the state. November is prime time to fly-fish for these incredible fish. Small and intimate with little pressure from other anglers, you will feel you have the river to yourself. This truly is a unique Steelhead experience.
Arrive the evening of November 20th, and fish the 21st and 22nd. Or goal is to introduce you to practical applications for catching summer and winter Steelhead in a fun, friendly environment. We will share our knowledge of Steelhead fishing with you and build your confidence as an independent angler. We stress confidence, enthusiasm, and fun in the outdoors.
Patty Reilly, is a veteran professional fly fishing guide & river runner of 30 years having guided in Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Alaska a multitude of seasons in Argentina Patagonia. She has fished numerous North American waters in various locations along with fishing trips to Chile, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Mexico, Belize and Africa. She has been featured in fishing related magazines and articles, ESPN, and recently in Field and Stream and the book Castwork.
We will teach you how to read the water, line management, what flies to use, knots to tie for catching steelhead and how to safely release a wild fish. During the day we will work with you to improve your spey casting techniques. In the evening enjoy dinner, talk about fishing adventures, and make new friend to fish with in the future. Lodging will be in a rustic cabin, on a private ranch with shared room. Enjoy a 360 degree view of wheat fields and an endless horizon. We will fish 6 miles of private water both days.
For more info or book your space, contact Mia Sheppard at 503-944-9165 or www.oregonsteelhead.com.
Weekly Women In The Stream Photo
Summer Day connecting with a Brown Trout on the Weber River in Utah, caught on a #6 Black & Blue leech.
Catch Magazine #12
Jr. Flyfishergirl Fly Casting
Serena Wheaton fly fishing and casting under the direction of her aunt. I have had the pleasure of guiding both Serena’s father and grandfather. Hopefully i get to fish with her one of these days!
It is wonderful to see a child take to the sport of fly fishing, and i often enjoy teaching children more than adults. They possess an air of innocence that is refreshing and enduring.