OREGON
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2015 a big year for fisheries C
CA OREGON’S FOCUS in the upcoming year is the continued transition
to recreational priority in the Columbia River mainstem and the transition to no gill nets by 2017 as is now in law and rule in both Oregon and Washington. After decades of gill netting being not only allowed but in many instan ces favored, there is much work to be done as alternative gear is tested and implemented during the transition period.
Chinook are being eaten by California sea lions that swim up the Columbia River and its tribu- taries. The issue is critical at Willamette Falls, where ESA-list winter steelhead are being heavily impacted by sea lions, whose population has more than tripled since the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. It will take federal action to effect the law, but the need is obvious to fishery managers and anyone who has seen the influx of these large
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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More habitat and angler access
CA SC’s Topwater Action Cam paign (TWA) has seen tremendous success achieving
its core mission of restoring and creating marine habitat since its inception in 2009. More than 40 new oyster reefs have been built along the South Carolina coast, oyster recycling has seen an increase of more than 35 percent state-wide, and two nearshore artificial reefs have been placed within easy access of anglers. In the summer of 2015, CCA SC is planning for another near-shore reef de ploy ment along the Port Royal Sound area. “This will complete the first stage
in our nearshore reef plan — a new reef off the coast of all three major sections of the state. We hoped the campaign could accomplish this goal when we first began and here we are,” said Gary Keisler, CCA SC Topwater Action Cam paign coordinator. “At the time, we really felt it was a lofty but accomplishable goal. Through the support of members, volunteers and supporters, we’ve done it.”
Material for the latest Hatchery production of fish in
Oregon is another critical issue for CCA Oregon as recent law- suits from some groups has made this an issue that needs immediate attention. CCA volunteers are working on many of the various boards that influence hatchery production all around the state. The issues range from modernizing and producing fish that are more like their native brethren to budget battles to pay for the upgrades to facilities as well as production of hatchery fish. Predation by birds on out-migrat-
ing smolts and predation by seals and sea lions on returning salmon and steelhead is another issue on the top of our priorities. Recent studies show that as much as 45 percent of returning spring
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marine predators that swim up the rivers and sit in front of fish ladders to intercept fish. CCA Oregon ended 2014 up in
membership compared to recent years and Executive Director Chris Cone credits the growth in mem- bership to efforts of a fantastic core of CCA volunteers who are devoted to ensure success on all fronts. “Without the great chapter
presidents and remarkable committee chairs and other lead- ers who continue to dedicate self- lessness hours of hard work, I seriously doubt CCA Oregon would be in the awesome posi- tion we are in today to effect change on our fisheries,” he said. “2015 looks to be an outstanding year and I am excited to be a part of it.”
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reef is being secured and prepared, and by the end of summer anglers should be able to enjoy another angling destination in South Carolina.
“To step back and look at what
TWA has accomplished in such a short time for the recreational saltwa- ter fishing community is truly remark- able,” said Scott Whitaker, CCA SC executive director. “The commitment of the volunteers to this endeavor and the belief that such an effort can make such an impact on one of our most valued assets, our coastal marine resources, is empowering and the pro- gram is only growing.” If you would like more information
on CCA SC’s Topwater Action Campaign, please visit the CCA SC website,
ccasouthcarolina.com.
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