Volume 16, No. 2 Spring, 2010

Trout Unlimited Canada’s Currents finds a brand new home

Alberta’s : an example of conservation in action by Phil Rowley

he Raven River, a tributary of the threats facing the Raven. The Edmonton The Raven River project was broken , is located in Cen- chapter backed by the Lloyd Shea Fisheries down into four key components. T tral just west of Red Deer. Enhancement fund looked for additional • Assessment of fish habitat and riparian 1983 saw the completion of the Dickson funding and project partners to begin work (river bank) conditions Dam forming Gleniffer Lake which the on the Raven. • Gaining a measure of the existing brown Raven River now spills into. Flowing over The Lloyd Shea Fisheries Enhancement trout population 102 KM in an easterly direction from the Fund was created in memory of Lloyd Shea, • Assess the relative abundance, diversity slopes of the Rocky Mountains the Raven an ardent fly fisher, hunter, advocate for and distribution of all fish species in the River carries agriculture, forestry and the conservation and founding member of the River oil and gas industry on her shoulders. The Edmonton chapter. In honour of Lloyd’s Photo by Ryan Popowich. Raven is held close to the hearts of local fly memory and legacy Dave Johnston from • Identify critical spawning areas used by fishers as one of Alberta’s premier brown the Fishin’ Hole proposed that the Edmon- brown trout trout fisheries. As with any river system ton chapter establish the fund with their Assessment of existing fish habitat and exposed to human activity the Raven faces assistance, driven by a primary mandate river bank conditions was done both on a number of threats to its health including to conduct studies on brown trout streams foot and through the unique use of a low sedimentation, cattle damage and an over- in . The Edmonton chapter flying ultra-light aircraft to provide a vi- all concern regarding water quality. approached the Alberta Conservation As- sual catalogue of the entire river length. In light of the threats facing the Raven sociation (ACA) for partnership funds and Through this assessment 35 areas of con- Trout Unlimited Edmonton (now know as with Golder Associates who provided time cern were identified. Many areas of concern Northern Lights Fly Tyers-Trout Unlimited and equipment toward the Raven River were preventable problems that could be Edmonton) spearheaded by then president project. Golder Associates (www.golder. addressed, such as unofficial stream cross- Michael Dell looked for funding partners com) is a global ground engineering and ings and cattle damage, typical of rivers to help identify and address some of the environmental services company. within a populated area. As a result of this

Trout Unlimited Canada’s National Newsletter 1 CONSERVATION IN ACTION

Alberta’s Raven River

Upper Raven River photos courtesy of Ryan Popowich.

inventory the Cows and Fish organization Assessing the current state of the Ra- In 2008 Edmonton TUC chapter members, became involved with the goal of fostering ven’s brown trout population was another Northern Alberta Institute of Technology an understanding of how improvements key component. In 1978, prior to the con- (NAIT) students, local residents and Gold- in riparian areas could enhance landscape struction of the Dickson Dam, a survey er staff identified 614 redds over the same health. Cows and Fish or the Alberta Ri- was completed in two locations. Near the stretch of river, an increase of 347 since the parian Management Society is a not-for- headwaters and just above the confluence 1997 survey. Based upon these findings the profit organization that works with Alberta with the Red Deer River. The faster flowing future for brown trout of the Raven looks landowners to promote improvement and headwaters region proved to be ideal brook promising but there is still much work to awareness of riparian areas. For more in- trout habitat while the slower reaches near be done. formation please visit the Cows and Fish the confluence offered a more diverse fish Looking forward, ongoing work towards website at www.cowsandfish.org. population. In the slower moving stretches monitoring, repairing and maintaining ri- Electrofishing was carried out in six spe- there was a noticeable decrease in all spe- parian regions of the Raven must be con- cific sites along the river to determine the cies populations including brown trout, tinued. Shoreline fencing projects to limit status and health of the brown trout popu- although small numbers of large fish were cattle damage and ongoing education and lation along with the relative abundance noted. awareness with local farm owners through and distribution of all fish species in the The final aspect of the project involved the Cow and Fish program are two ongoing river. Eleven different species presently determining critical spawning areas uti- initiatives. Redd surveys will evolve into an inhabit the Raven. During this assessment lized by the resident brown trout popu- annual event and the addition of creel sur- observations were also recorded regarding lation through redd surveys. In 1997 the veys will also provide additional clues to the the state of the shoreline areas and within Edmonton Trout Club surveyed the river state of the brown trout population the six sampling sites. identifying 272 redds over 64km of river. and density throughout the Raven.

2 Currents: Volume 16, No. 2 • Spring 2010 TUC’s FEATURED CHAPTER

Nova Scotia’s Tusket River Chapter by Bill Curry he sight of over one hundred Grade Primary to 6 students in one spot T might be a bit overwhelming for some, but to the members of the Tusket River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada, the sight is heart warming. The Chapter hosted its fifth annual Earth Day activity last spring, an event that now involves kids in large groups, and is in evidence in more than half of the Tri-County Regional School Board’s (TCRSB) schools. During the event, which is organized and supported by the Chapter, students learn about watershed ecosystems and habitat management. TCRSB teachers, with Tusket River TUC members at their side, take their classes out to do various age-appropriate activities designed to introduce young people to the concepts of watershed stewardship. Young students perform riverside clean- Flycasting on the Tusket River. Photo courtesy Bill Curry. ups, proudly displaying their haul of trash while cogently explaining why it is impor- ings and do actual stream repair work, and populations in the areas the chapter tant not to litter near a river or lake. Older overseen by Tusket River TUC members. serves. The chapter is currently partner- Elementary students are introduced to Last year, the chapter’s Earth Day ef- ing with the Nova Scotia Provincial De- using GPS receivers and mapping, skills forts involved well over 1000 students in partment of Inland Fisheries to do a trout they will use in Junior High to perform the various activities. One school decided population study on Big Meadow Brook pH monitoring and other in-stream work. a day wasn’t enough, and had their Ele- (BMB) in a fairly remote area of Yarmouth The GPS receiver is used in a game called mentary students working on projects all County. Big Meadow Brook is a stream ‘Geocaching’, and on Earth Day the Tusket that was impacted by a mining operation River Chapter hides Tupperware boxes for tin over 20 years ago. Chapter mem- full of trash bags, gloves and special gifts bers noticed that while much of the Tusket (TUC pins and stickers are favorites!) near River is heavily affected by acid rain, BMB a watershed in an activity dubbed “Cache seems to be buffered, and consequently In, Trash Out”. The Teacher is given the may be a very good candidate for special coordinates, and the students using a GPS trout management status. The former tin receiver try to find the box, known as a mine used lime to settle tailings in a pond ‘cache’. Once located the students use the near the headwaters of BMB, and this may contents to clean up the area the box is have a positive effect on the trout breeding located in. The students and teacher track Students netting insects and minnows on in the area. The chapter proposed a study the Tusket River with Provincial Fisheries the students’ travels and clean up efforts officer and Tusket TUC members. Photo of the trout population to the Province. courtesy Bill Curry. on Google Maps. The study got under way last year and Junior and Senior High students do ac- month! The chapter is busy planning for continues this season. Depending on the tual in-stream work, overseen by chapter this year’s event. Initial estimates indicate results, Big Meadow Brook may become members who have also obtained funding that the number of students may top last a catch and release only watershed. The through the Provincial Adopt-a-Stream year’s totals. thought being that the chapter would like Project. These groups of young environ- The Tusket River chapter also has a fo- to promote the fact that with effort some mentalists take pH and temperature read- cus on trout habitat including research of the historically superb trout fishing in ings, record various flora and fauna sight- into methods to enhance trout habitat the area can still exist. The chapter is ac-

Trout Unlimited Canada’s National Newsletter 3 TUC’s FEATURED CHAPTER TUC FUNDRAISING UPDATE FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Big fish once again lend gener- ous support to the little fish! By Phil Rowley

n Thursday, March 18, 2010 O close to 600 people rendezvoused at Calgary’s Hyatt Regency Hotel for the 2010 National Conservation Dinner and Auction. The Calgary dinner

Barrington High School students doing in- has become North Amer- stream work. Photo courtesy Bill Curry. ica’s premier fund raising event in support of cold- tively promoting this attitude, and fights water conservation. Over its against the prevailing opinion that the history, the Calgary dinner trout fishing is “dead”. This philosophy has netted in excess of $8.2 Pictured, from left: Glen Rumpel, Vice Chair, National Board of Di- rectors Trout Unlimited Canada; Fred Green, President & CEO, Ca- feeds the feeling that smallmouth bass million for coldwater con- nadian Pacific; Dave Byler, Chairman, National Board of Directors; and chain pickerel can be spread pri- servation programs across Jim Peplinski, Master of Ceremonies. TUC photo. marily by illegal ‘bucket biologists’ who Canada. simply want, “Something to fish for”. The This year’s event was chaired by Fred Drilling; Mike Mannas, President, Jomax presence of a blue ribbon trout stream in Green, President and CEO of Canadian Pa- Drilling; Cal Malhiot, Vice President, RBC the middle portion of the Tusket River wa- cific. Fred and his colleagues at Canadian Pa- Dominion Securities; Steve Fuller, President, tershed would go a long way to proving cific did an outstanding job and were able to Earth Signal Processing; Ron Bird, President that the trout are worth fighting for, and raise additional significant donations from and Owner, Lifestyle Homes; and Brian Pow, given proper management and kept sepa- the business community in support of the Vice President of Research, Acumen Capital rate from invasive species, can survive or Coldwater Conservation Fund. Ex-Calgary Partners. even thrive. Flame’s player Jim Peplinski did an excellent The live auction featured 45 unique, di- The Tusket River chapter also uses its job as Master of Ceremonies. The guest list verse donations—from vehicles such as a role as the Provincial River Watch organiz- featured a number of high profile guests and 2010 Lexus HS hybrid sedan to tickets to ing group making certain the Big Meadow dignitaries including: Jim Prentice, Cana- the French Open Tennis Finals. Canadian Brook will be carefully monitored if the da’s Minister of the Environment and Mem- Pacific provided an unbelievable fishing trip catch and release designation does come ber of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North; for 12 through the scenic Canadian Rockies to pass, a wonderful example of an active Ted Morton, MLA and Minister of Finance aboard the luxurious Royal Canadian Pacific. chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada play- and Enterprise; and renowned Calgary art- There were also over 100 silent auction items, ing a supportive role for Provincial trout ist , TUC’s 2010 Feature Artist 23 wine assortments and a comprehensive management. of the Year. Other key leaders in attendance number of items in the bucket raffle. All told, The Tusket River chapter of Trout Un- included: Rick George, President and CEO this year’s auction grossed over $1 million. limited Canada has an active membership of Suncor; Robert Shaunessy, President and Trout Unlimited Canada sincerely appreci- which strives to live up to the chapter’s Owner Tinhorn Creek Vineyards; Keith ates the generous donations. We also wish to lofty mission and goals. Information on the Smith, President and Chief Executive Offi- thank the dinner and auction patrons who Chapter may be found online by following cer, Zed.i Solutions Inc.; Todd Zimmerling, contributed in support of coldwater conser- the links on TUC’s website or by going di- President and CEO of the Alberta Conser- vation and the effort and dedication the crew rectly to www.tightlines.ca/tu. vation Association; Shon Carey, President, of volunteers puts forth to make the J&L Supply; Bob Geddes, President, Ensign annual Calgary dinner a success.

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Introducing TUC’s New CEO

n March 15, 2010 Jeff Surtees conserving, protecting and joined Trout Unlimited Canada restoring Canada’s freshwa- O as Chief Executive Officer. ter ecosystems — is critically Jeff is proud to have grown up in Sas- important. The organisation katchewan where he was involved in a is well managed and efficient, number of outdoor activities. Some of Jeff’s doing a tremendous amount earliest memories include fishing for ‘pick- with the available resources.” erel’ with his father and younger brother on Jeff’s vision for TUC is Green Lake and at the famous junction of the one of growth and stability Beaver and Cowan Rivers. Jeff is a passionate guided by the Board of Direc- environmentalist and loves the outdoors. tors and the sound science Jeff’s varied background includes work- provided by the organisa- ing with both large and small organiza- tion’s technical staff. Jeff sees tions, in both the business and non-profit a growing need for the work sectors. Before completing his economics to be done by TUC. Jeff states, and law degrees at the University of Sas- “The limits we face come katchewan, Jeff worked in marketing and mostly from the struggle for as a professional musician. Rumour has it funding. I would like to see that he can occasionally be persuaded to increased funding from more TUC photo. pick up a guitar at a campfire and, “Play diverse sources. That would until the neighbours complain!” give us greater confidence in ability to fund work we do and can’t be thanked enough.” In 1991 Jeff began practicing law, devel- our long-term planning of projects.” Jeff can be reached at the Calgary TUC oping expertise in dispute resolution, regu- Jeff’s priorities over the next few months office at (403) 221-8363 (toll free at 1-800 latory law and environmental law. include getting to know all of the staff and 909-6040) or by e-mail at jsurtees@tucan- Jeff took several years off from his law as many of the volunteers and supporters ada.org. Jeff would love to hear from anyone practice and worked as senior fundraising of TUC as possible. Jeff says, “Volunteers who wants to discuss the work TUC manager with “another national, habitat and the work they do are critical to the does, either by phone or e-mail. focused, conservation organisation that ends in Unlimited”. In that position Jeff helped develop a successful planned giving Central Alberta Chapter Donates to Local Libraries program through which people can leave gifts to the organization through their n March 4, Doug Pullan, Secre- will, something Jeff intends to implement tary of the Central Alberta Chap- at TUC. Jeff also worked on the executive O ter, presented donation cheques team that planned the international World- to Donna Alberts (photo, left) from the Red Skills 2009 competition which was held in Deer Public Library and Kristine Plastow Calgary in the fall of 2009. (right) from the Red Deer College Library. Jeff has four sons aged 16 to 23. When- The chapter approached both libraries ever possible, Jeff spends most of his spare for a list of books they would like to add in time outside fishing, hiking, biking, skiing order to enhance their reference materials and running. Jeff is registered to run his first on freshwater ecosystems and coldwater re- half-marathon in July. sources. Both libraries responded with ex- Jeff is excited about the opportunity to tensive lists of adult and children’s books. standing of fish and their habitat. In addition get to know all of the TUC staff and volun- The chapter executive board reviewed and to this donation, the Central Alberta chapter, teers stating, “TUC is an amazing organisa- approved their requests with an approximate through its fund raising efforts, has actively tion with dedicated, highly skilled staff and value of $2000. The chapter felt that these supported various stream restoration proj- passionate volunteers, including a great contributions to their local libraries would ects as well as providing support to Board of Directors. The mission of TUC — provide local patrons with a better under- the Alberta Stream Watch program.

Trout Unlimited Canada’s National Newsletter 5 THE TOOLS OF TUC YSI 556 MPS multi-probe system

rout Unlimited Canada uses a YSI quality with volunteers and participants. 556 MPS (multi-probe system) to as- Discussions on water quality work well T sess water quality of the creeks and with electrofishing demonstrations, help- water bodies on which we work. The unit ing participants and volunteers under- consists of a hand-held digital display and stand the connection between water qual- a probe that measures dissolved oxygen, ity and the species of fish found in that temperature, conductivity, pH, and the . oxygen-reduction potential of water. For example, trout and whitefish are The sensors are protected by a probe sen- typically found in waters with low tem- sor guard with a sinking weight attached. peratures and high dissolved oxygen A 10 meter long cable connects the probe while other species such as northern pike module to the display unit. To use it, we or walleye are tolerant of higher tempera- simply place the probe in the water and tures and lower levels of dissolved oxygen. within a few seconds, the digital display Cold water holds more oxygen than warm produces a numerical read-out for each of water. the parameters. The YSI unit costs approximately Volunteer events provide a great oppor- $5000.00 and was purchased with TUC photo. tunity for TUC field staff to discuss water a grant from Evergreen Canada.

TUC’s FEATURED MEMBER: JACKSON MacKAY, GREG CLARK CHAPTER

hat chapter do you belong to? and began to go to meetings. I learned that our Orangeville initiative, called The Oran- I belong to the Greg Clark TUC did more than just hold protest rallies geville Coldwater Conservation Challenge, W chapter near Ontario. or complain about problems; they actu- or, Orangeville C3. It involves working The chapter focuses on the Credit River with ally went out to the river and started to fix with the most of its activity and work centred on the the problems. Being an engineer by trade, I T o w n ’ s cold water section commonly known as the found this pragmatic attitude really appealed planning Upper Credit River. to me. I was sold! and engi- ne er i ng How long have you been a member of What appeals to you the most in regards staff and Trout Unlimited Canada? to the work that TU does? the Or- Twenty years. I joined in 1989 and a few I recognize that TUC’s positions and rec- angeville years later joined the chapter’s board. For ommendations are always based on sound Sust ai n- the last dozen years I’ve been the treasurer state-of-the-art science. This approach per- a b i l i t y of the chapter and the publisher of our semi- meates the entire organization and results Action Team to ensure that major infra- annual newsletter, The Credit River Chronicle. in recommendations that can be whole- structure projects to be undertaken by the My wife Claire is the editor of the newsletter. heartedly supported by members who, like Town in the next few years are implement- What inspired you to become a member? me, have a technical background. ed in a way that maximizes the conserva- I have been a fly fisherman since my father What projects is your chapter currently tion of the clean cold water originating in gave me a split bamboo rod in 1938 when I working on? the Credit’s headwaters. The Credit’s head- was nine years old. In 1945, when my family The headwaters of the Credit River wa- waters are crucial to the river’s health. This moved from Sherbrooke, Quebec to Etobi- tershed are largely within or near the town story is being detailed as it unfolds in the coke, Ontario, my older brother David and of Orangeville. This makes it vitally im- Chronicle. I discovered the Credit River and its great portant that the surface and ground water fly fishing. As the years went by I saw, with quality be protected from contamination Please read the Chronicle to keep in increasing alarm, the gradual encroachment and the flow rates of the river remains opti- touch with this important project by log- of development start to affect the fishing, wa- mized. This past summer Carolyn Glass, a ging on to the Greg Clark chapter web ter quality and the beauty of the river. In the Master’s candidate in environmental stud- page via Trout Unlimited Canada’s 1980s I heard about Trout Unlimited Canada ies, was hired to lay the groundwork for website, www.tucanada.org.

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Good News on Ontario. Jack was one of two Awards of Excel- TUC’s 2010 the Yellow Fish Road™! lence recipients on the evening. Feature Artist of the Year The Friends of the Credit award has been rout Unlimited Canada’s Yellow given annually since 1986 on behalf of the ach year Trout Unlimited Canada Fish Road™ (YFR) program was Board of Direc- reviews and selects artwork intend- T selected as a 2010 recipient of one tors of the Credit E ed to draw attention to Canada’s of four $100,000 grants from Shell Canada Valley Conserva- coldwater resources by having the featured Environmental Fund. artist capture their beauty, fragility and im- tion to individuals, The Yellow Fish Road™ is a national portance. TUC accepts and reviews art sub- community groups, program that reminds more than 40,000 missions from artists across Canada. The landowners or cor- households across Canada that they are selected original art work is auctioned off porations that have responsible for reducing/eliminating storm- at the annual National Conservation Din- contributed signifi- water pollution, one of the largest sources of ner in Calgary while limited-edition prints cantly to the health of the Credit River water- freshwater pollution in North America. are auctioned off at TUC fundraisers across shed. Jack has actively worked on the Credit The Shell Environmental Fund provides Canada. Trout Unlimited Canada is pleased River and its watershed as a volunteer, restora- financial support for grass roots, action- to announce the 2010 Feature Artist of the tion specialist, researcher, advisor and mentor oriented projects that Year is world renowned artist Ted Godwin to numerous groups since 1978. He has also improve and protect for his work, Silent Witness—Waters of assisted the Credit Valley Conservation with the Canadian envi- Nova Scotia. [To see Ted’s winning painting, at least six of its watershed/sub-watershed ronment. “Since 1990, visit tucanda.org/TUC_artist.shtml] plans and has also fished the river since 1972. Shell has invested Born in Calgary, Ted studied at the Alber- The two Awards of Excellence are the top more than $15 mil- ta Institute of Art in Calgary from 1951-1955. awards provided by the Friends of the Credit. lion in 4,600 environmental projects across From 1955-1964 he worked as a commer- Canada through the Shell Environmental In addition, the Friends of the Credit also cial artist and as the Art Director for CJLH Fund,” said Lorraine Mitchelmore, President awarded four Youth Conservation Awards, 11 Channel 7 in Lethbridge. During this time and Canada Country Chair, Shell Canada Awards of Merit and eight Awards of Distinc- Ted also attended several workshops led by Limited. “Through the Shell Environment tion. Trout Unlimited Canada extends its con- premier artists including Barnett Newman, Fund’s major grants initiative we proactively gratulations to Jack for his legacy of work on John Ferren and Lawrence Alloway. In 1964 sought organizations whose projects would the Credit River watershed as well the many Ted joined the University of Saskatchewan’s help improve and protect the environment.” other watersheds across the country to which Regina Campus where he remained until he TUC has decided to increase the reach he lends his support and expertise. retired in 1985. During this time he exhibit- and impact of these funds by developing a ed his work with Ken Lochhead, Art McKay, Yellow Fish Road™ small grants program for TUC welcomes Cliona Ron Bloore and Doug Morton as part of the delivery to partner organizations. The small Curran to the Yellow Fish famed Regina Five. grants program is providing more than Road™ Program During his career Ted won both acclaim $48,000 to YFR partners that will use the and a number of prestigious awards includ- funds for Yellow Fish Road ™ promotion in liona is ing election to the Royal Canadian Acad- their regions or for program supplies. The re- the new emy in 1974 and the Queens Silver Jubilee maining funds will be used for program ma- C Calgary/ Medal in 1978. He also won the Sask Book terials and supplies as well as sponsorship of Western Canada Award for best new educational publication, special events for Shell employees. Yellow Fish Road™ “Real World a Handbook for the Emerging assistant working Artist”. Other awards include the Alberta TUC’s Jack Imhof wins from TUC’s Na- College of Art and Design Board of Gover- Friends of the Credit Award tional office. Cliona nors Award of Excellence, and an Honorary UC National Biologist Jack Imhof is will deliver programs in the Calgary area Doctorate from the University of Regina in the proud recipient of a Friends of the as well as support western Canada Yellow 2001. Ted was made an Officer of the Order T Credit Conservation Award of Excel- Fish Road™ participants. of Canada in 2004 for his excellence in the lence for his tireless dedication to the Credit Cliona is a biologist experienced in both field of visual arts. River watershed. Jack received his award at educational program delivery and develop- Ted currently lives in Calgary where the annual Friends of the Credit conservation ment. She can be contacted through our he has retired from active painting due to awards dinner held on Thursday, March 25th, head office in Calgary at 403-221-8370 or complications with arthritis. He is still ac- 2010 at Brae Ben Golf Course, in Mississauga via e-mail at [email protected]. tive in the artistic community.

Trout Unlimited Canada’s National Newsletter 7 TUC NEWS FROM NATIONAL

rout Unlimited Canada is pleased to Trout Unlimited Canada welcome its latest Partner in Con- Jeff Surtees servation, Islander Reels. A division Chief Executive Officer T [email protected] of The J.S. Foster Corporation, Islander Reels has been manufacturing precision Kimberly Davidson Membership Coordinator center pin, fly and mooching reels for over [email protected] 15 years. Located in Saanichton, near Vic- Lorne Hutchison toria, BC, the J.S. Foster Corporation is Director, Finance and Administration home to a production precision machine [email protected] shop that uses modern C.N.C. lathes and Jack Imhof mills and currently employs 43 people. National Biologist J.S. Foster Corporation was started by [email protected] Joseph Foster over 35 years ago and is Roger Kelley Director, now overseen by the present owner, son Conservation Education Jack Foster. Through this close working [email protected] relationship with J.S. Foster Corporation, Don Pike Director, Special Events Islander Reels blends a tradition of qual- [email protected] ity and integrity with its own ingenuity Phil Rowley and commitment to excellence ensuring Marketing & Communications precision and quality in every Islander [email protected] reel. Islander staff are directly involved in Brian Meagher Alberta Provincial Biologist each phase of production from conceptual [email protected] design to finishing touches, a process that Len Yust Photo courtesy Phil Rowley. has been improved at every level through Executive Director, Ontario [email protected] comments and suggestions from pro and Silvia D’Amelio TUC welcomes amateur fishers alike. Ontario Biologist Islander Reels will be supporting TUC [email protected] Islander Reels as fundraising events in Calgary, Edmonton Sheila McKnight and . For additional information Yellow Fish Road Manager Ontario/Quebec its latest Partner regarding Islander Reels and their line of [email protected] in Conservation quality products please visit the Islander Barb Rafuse Reels website at, www.islander.com. Yellow Fish Road™ Edmonton Program Assistant [email protected] It’s not trivial to us! Read and win! Cliona Curran Calgary/Western Canada est your Currents knowledge! Find 2. What instrument has TUC CEO Jeff Yellow Fish Road™ Assistant [email protected] the answers to the following ques- Surtees been known to, “Play until the Mary Finch tions in this issue, then e-mail your neighbours complain?” Bronte Creek Watershed T Stewardship Specialist answers to Kimberly Davidson (kdavid- 3. What did the students use their ‘cache’ [email protected] [email protected]). contents for during the Tusket River National Office: Readers submitting correctly answered chapter’s Earth Day event? Ste. 160, 6712 Fisher St. SE questions from this issue’s contest will be 4. Who was the recent recipient of a Calgary, AB T2H 2A7 Tel: 403-221-8360 placed into a draw to win a coveted TUC Friends of Credit Conservation Award Fax: 403-221-8368 baseball hat along with an unframed print, of Excellence? 1-800-909-6040 Moment of Reflection, from TUC’s 2009 Art- 5. What organization did TUC’s Yellow Ontario Office: ist of the Year, Diane Michelin. Contest Rm. 273, Axelrod Building, Fish Road™ program recently receive a Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 closes June 1, 2010. $100,000 grant from to assist with its Tel: 519-824-4120 ext. 56588 Fax: 519-780-1696 1. What were the four key components of efforts in reducing/eliminating storm [email protected] the Raven River project? water pollution? www.tucanada.org Currents layout: Help us help the trout — join today! Visit us at tucanada.org David Soltess Design [email protected]

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