Author: Sandra Moir

Dear Madeline,

On behalf of Fleming College and its students, I wanted to express my deepest appreciation for the generosity you have shown by supporting Fleming’s Academic Awards Program. Your commitment to providing financial assistance for students on their academic journey is truly inspirational and deeply appreciated. Your support not only lightens the financial burden for deserving students but also fosters a sense of confidence and motivation to excel academically.

I am delighted to share with you the 2023 The Rod Jones Memorial Award for Environmental Conservation student recipient.

Ben Stark

Hello,

I would like to express my deep gratitude for being selected to receive the Rod Jones Memorial Award for Environmental Conservation. I am a mature student, who two years ago resigned from a job in data analytics to return to college for Ecosystems Management. I firmly believe that environmental conservation needs greater support, investment, and participation from people, which is why I decided to change the direction of my career. I have learned much from my time at Fleming, have been introduced to some excellent partner organizations where I now volunteer as a land steward, but as an older “new graduate” I have been struggling to find entry-level employment in Ontario’s environmental sector. This award is greatly appreciated and will help me obtain further licensing that will help me successfully restart my career.

Thank you very much!

Thank you for your unwavering support, and we look forward to continuing the incredible journey together.

Warm regards

Rachael

Fleming College

Sutherland Campus

599 Brealey Drive

Peterborough, ON

K9J 7B1

1^st  Jeff Byrnze 8.24 lbs

2^nd  Eugene McConkey 7.88 lbs

3^rd  Leisa S. 7.19 lbs

Live Release Owen Lee 27 inches

I’d like to thank everyone that attended Saturday April 29th 2023, making the Derby a great day.  Also like to thank some of the company’s who donate to the prize table:

Angling Outfitters

Streamside

Junction 4 & 19

Raven Tackle

Natural Sports – The Fishing Store

Airsoft Assault.

Thanks for your continued support, we couldn’t do it without your kind generosity.

Looking forward to seeing all you guys and gals again for the Fall Derby October the 14th.

Chris Doherty, Derby Director

Please review all the attached documents regarding the voting process.

April Great Lakes Basin Report

Great Lakes fisheries concerns raised in Bellaire, Michigan

Report by feds, anglers cites many impacts from wind power projects on fish

Lake Erie continues Historic Run of Excellent Fishing

Basic Contributions of Recreational Fishing

Lake Erie Record Smallmouth Bass Was 16 Years Old

Walleye fishing scheduled to be open all summer on Mille Lacs Lake

Lake Erie Committee sets Yellow Perch and Walleye Total Allowable Catches for 2023

Commercial fishers capture 30 invasive carp in the Mississippi River

Helpful tips for managing Canada geese. More inside…   

   

Spring derby is fast approaching, April 29th 7am at Denny’s Dam Park

For details click on: Saugeen Steelhead Derby (ontariosteelheaders.com)

Attached, you will find a list of leadership positions within our organization as well as a brief description of the roles and responsibilities involved. Each position is in bold type and marked with an asterisk. Any member can either self-nominate, or be nominated by another member for any of the listed positions. Nominations MUST be submitted by April 15, 2023. No nominations will be considered after this date. Please send all nominations by mail to the P.O. Box listed above or E-mail them to: contact@steelheaders.ca Click on the download buttons for full details.

NY will stock Lake Ontario w/1 million salmon in ‘23, expects ‘excellent’ season

DNR increases Lake Michigan chinook stocking goal for 2023

IDNR Lake Michigan Fisheries Program Public Meeting – March 16

Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshops, April 5 and April 13

WI to host Public Meetings on Lake Michigan lake trout pop, 3/20, 4/18 & 5/16

Michigan gets new Fish Chief

Registration opened March 1 for  IND Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

Lake Huron fishery further protected from invasive sea lampreys

Ontario protecting walleye from illegal angling

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