Emerald Empire Association of Northwest Steelheaders Special Announcements

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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in Springfield is looking for volunteers to get out into the High Country and go fishing in the High Cascade Lakes. While you are there, we would like for you to collect some basic data on the lakes condition, the species and sizes of fish you catch (or observe) and other valuable information. The attached sample data sheet and handbook describe the data that we would like to be collected during your trip.

Sampling of the High Cascade Lakes can be conducted any time of the year. Most lakes are accessible now through the first significant snowfall. All current Oregon Sport Angling Regulations must be followed when participating in these surveys.

We have chosen a few areas where we would like volunteers to focus their sampling efforts but all High Cascade Lakes located in Lane County are fair game. This includes the Willamette National Forest and four wilderness areas (Three Sisters, Diamond Peak, Mt. Washington and Waldo Lake).

If you would like to participate, please let me know and I will coordinate with you directly. We have some equipment available that will be needed to take water temperature, collect weights on fish and take pictures of the sampling. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks in advance!

HANDBOOK SURVEY
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Erik R. Moberly
Fish Biologist / Salmon Trout Enhancement Program
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
3150 Main Street
Springfield, Or. 97478
(541) 726-3515 x28 (Office)
(541) 953-8803 (Cell)
erik.r.moberly@state.or.us

The Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) is holding their bi-annual fisheries conference September 11th - 13th in Salem, Oregon. Topics include Marine Issues, Fisheries Management, Partnerships, On-the-Ground work and Angling Demonstrations. Please look at the attached conference registration packet for more details. STEP PACKET

Please pass this information along to others that may be interested in attending. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have. Thanks in advance!

___________________________________
Erik R. Moberly
Fish Biologist / Salmon Trout Enhancement Program
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
3150 Main Street
Springfield, Or. 97478
(541) 726-3515 x28 (Office)
(541) 953-8803 (Cell)
erik.r.moberly@state.or.us

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in Springfield is looking for individuals who fish the McKenzie River for TROUT to participate in Angler Catch Surveys. These surveys will be used by ODFW to obtain distribution, age composition and movement data on specific fish species in the McKenzie River. Willing participants will be asked to record what they catch when fishing the McKenzie River for TROUT. Surveys can be conducted throughout the year but all current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations must be followed when participating in this survey. Please refer to the current angling regulations before fishing in Oregon waters. I am only asking for individuals to collect data at their own leisure. The more data we collect, the more accurate our results will be.

If you would like to participate, I can send you a data sheet that is printed on Rite-in-the-Rain paper which makes it more durable to weather conditions. You are also welcome to collect data on another source and fill out the data sheet at home when you are done fishing for the day. Whatever you decide, it is very important that the data is accurate!

So if you would like to participate, please provide your name, phone, e-mail, and mailing address. I can answer any questions you may have. Feel free to forward this e-mail to others that may be interested.

If you would like to be taken off this list, please let me know. Thanks for your consideration.

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Erik R. Moberly

Fish Biologist / Salmon Trout Enhancement Program

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

3150 Main Street

Springfield, Or. 97478

(541) 726-3515 x28 (Office)

(541) 953-8803 (Cell)

erik.r.moberly@state.or.us

McKenzie River Angler Catch Survey 2009 McKenzie River Angler Catch Survey Instructions

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