Conservation Symposium at Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium - Monday Sept 23, 3pm-5pm
"The CFFC competition is here all next week. The championships kick off with a Conservation Symposium at 3PM to 5PM on Monday September 23rd at the Carriage House Inn. Attendance is free of charge (though a donation would be appreciated)> Three well known Albertans will offer their unique perspectives on the Bow River and the future of both the river and other southern Alberta fisheries.
Jim McLennan will lead off by talking about “The Bow River: an Angler's Perspective." His presentation will trace his history with the Bow River, which intersects with the development of the guiding/outfitting industry, the arrival of Trout Unlimited Canada in Alberta, and the growth of the river's reputation internationally.
Lorne Fitch will follow Jim with his presentation titled “Stumps, Sawdust and Sediment: A Legacy of Logging in the Headwaters?" He will discuss the perilous prognosis for native fish in Alberta's headwaters resulting from habitat declines – a consequence historic and current land use. Timber harvest is a major cause of these declines but the effects are cumulative. How can we turn the situation around to rescue native fish species, improve water quality and restore watershed integrity?
Dr. Brad Stelfox will wrap up the symposium with his talk on “Tracking the Effects of Land Use on Salmonids in the Bow River: Could the Bow River host the National Fly Fishing Championships in 50 years?" His talk will explore how landscape activities and land use decisions made today will affect the Bow River fishery we leave to the next generation.
The symposium is a great opportunity to hear what some of our best conservationists have to say about the past, present and future of our waters.
For more information please go to: http://www.flyfishingnationals.com/index.html
The Championship week winds up with a banquet featuring Live and Silent auctions and the medal award ceremonies. Tickets are only $60 and can be purchased on the web site.
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