Save Our Wild Salmon
The Pacific Northwest used to be home to the greatest salmon rivers in the world. They became part of Northwestern identity. But four dams on the Lower Snake River have been blocking salmon passage, pushing the fish to the brink of extinction.
People are fighting back. The generation that remembered the Snake River before it was dammed, and those who have experienced the salmon’s decline are speaking out. Join them in telling the government to remove those dams, save the salmon, and protect the Pacific Northwest way of life >> http://ift.tt/2gGRS5H #freethesnake
More info: http://ift.tt/2gTkD1M
Support Bruce Power
Support Bruce Power
The following came across my desk earlier today. I think Bruce Power does enough to have our support on this matter. Please take the time to make your decision. Who knows, one day they may own Maple Hill or at least support a better fishway than what is sitting up there right now. Bruce Power may even help convince the Ministry of Natural Resources that we don’t need a new set of turbines on Denny’s Dam in the future. Bruce Power also feeds a good majority of the steelhead that are stocked in the Saugeen annually. Take the time to fill out the link below if you care. Below is a link to an online petition supporting Bruce Power to remain as an 8 unit Nuclear Power Facility. Please take a moment to show your support by signing this petition.
More info: http://ift.tt/2g3tHNCWe have lost another long time club member, Jim Maxwell.
We have lost another long time club member. Jim Maxwell passed away on Monday. Jim had been involved with the club and the Saugeen since 1979. “Rocky Saugeen Legend” Jim Maxwell was instrumental in constructing the future of Ontario steelhead, Specks and Browns into the Rocky Saugeen.
Funeral Service Details Here: http://ift.tt/2fWR9yG via Facebook Pages http://ift.tt/2bOMdb4
Really neat, especially to serious steelheaders that know a little bit of what is going on down there.
Wild Steelhead Coalition
#TBT to some cool river snorkeling footage of wild steelhead. #wildsteelhead River Snorkeling
More info: http://ift.tt/2fLKaWJ
#TBT to some cool river snorkeling footage of wild steelhead. #wildsteelhead River Snorkeling
More info: http://ift.tt/2fLKaWJ
California Company Wants Dennys Dam For Hydro-Electric
Natel Energy of California wants to build a hydroelectric power plant at Denny’s Dam and presenting proposal to the municipality of Saugeen Shores. Lets hope they make the right decision.
Full Story: http://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/2016/11/15/dennys-dam-produce-power-future/
Jim Gray Will Be Missed
Sadly we said goodbye this past week to one of our long time members, “Jimmy-Jim” Gray after a short battle with cancer. A celebration of life was hosted by Jim’s family this past weekend. Jimmy was a dedicated member of the Ontario Steelheaders; always eager to help. Jimmy, you will be greatly missed by many.
This is for the very serious steelheader
Wild Steelhead Coalition
#TBT to a great film about a family of steelheaders. #wildsteelhead
More info: http://ift.tt/2dHPawA
#TBT to a great film about a family of steelheaders. #wildsteelhead
More info: http://ift.tt/2dHPawA
Fall 2016 King of the Drift Derby
Just a reminder, the Fall 2016 King of the Drift derby will be held at Denny’s Dam Park on the Saugeen River on October 29, 2016. While the entrants are maxed out, its not too late to volunteer. KOTD has given large donations the the Ontario Steelheaders from derby events in previous years.
Volunteers are asked to meet at 6:30 am at the Rod Jones Pavilion for orientation. See Ben Lam or Mike Snow or email kingofthedriftsteeelhead@gmail.com for more information.