may - jun 2008 trout line newsletter, tualatin valley trout unlimited

Chapter Leadership Change During the last 7+ years, our chapter ex- perienced the superb leadership provided by Hank Hosfield. At our January board of directors meeting, Hank announced his resignation as chapter president, effective February 28, 2008. During Hank‟s tenure, Tualatin Valley grew into the largest TU chapter in Oregon with 658 members on our roster. Hank‟s emphasis was on conservation along with fellowship and fishing. He strived for membership involvement and satisfaction. The excellent programs we‟ve seen are a result of Hank‟s efforts to select, contact and coordinate presenters. We are fortu- nate to have individuals present to us an array of topics dealing with conservation issues such as watersheds, global warming, fish habitat and the like; presenters on legal and procedural matters such as legis- lative workings in Oregon, national TU efforts and conservation specific groups. Finally, we‟ve had opportunities to experi- ence fishing throughout Oregon, North- west and all over the world. For example, our February presenter told us about and showed us pictures of fishing in the Bahamas. Our chapters‟ first ever president was Tom Wolf. Tom recognized the strong role TU could play in helping the environment, and fishing, i n Oregon. Our chapter started 15.5 y ears ago. Six people a ttended the initial chapter meeting. While forming our chapter, Tom laid a foundation from which we‟ve built a viable and large group of people interested in TU‟s goals to protect, re- connect, restore and sustain our watersheds. Tom now serves as president of the Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited while remaining an active chapter member. Hank: your friends in Tualatin Valley TU as well as the other Oregon TU chapters, send you our heartfelt thank you and apprecia- tion. We ho pe you find more time to fish and enjoy other pleasures. *********************************** We have immediate conservation projects needing our member‟s help and some in development. You are encouraged to par- ticipate in those projects as your interests and time allow. We suggest contacting the individual listed with each opportunity. Some have specific dates while others are a „need basis‟ wherein we are asking you tell the designated contact of your willingness to help. Steelhead releases: May 21 and 22 on Crooked River (McKay Creek and Ochoco Creek) with TU members and PGE. Con- tact: Alan Moore, with TU; [email protected] or 503.827.5700 ext 10. Tualatin: Projects to Be Determined with Fish Biologist Tom Murtaugh. These would be wi thin this watershed. Contact: Robert Bernard; [email protected] or 503. 310.8714. Tualatin River Watershed Council: Board position representing TU. This organization oversees water management matters within this watershed. Contact: Tom Wolf, with TU; [email protected] or 503.883.1102. PRESIDENT’S COLUMN ROBERT BERNARD Featured Speaker: May 14 Lloyd Thurman presents Fishing Central Oregon Coastal Lakes . When it comes to l ake fishing, most o f us think about central Oregon. Much less attention is given to the lakes o n our coast, but many good fishing lakes res ide in the Dunes National Recreation Area. Lloyd Thurman has been fishing most of them for the better part of his life. With a fly rod and a float t ube he enjoys year-round fishing upon the se less-pressured coastal lakes for a wide range of species, including trout, bass, salmon and steelhead. Lloyd's program covers all of the important fishing lakes on the central coast. He'll bring maps, p amphlets and encyclopedic knowledge. Attendees will want to bring their note pads . The Featured Speaker for the meeting scheduled for June 10 is not yet confirmed. Please look to Westfly, the Ore- gon Council of TU’s new blog, The Oregonian, or contact a board member for an update as the me eting draws near. THE TROUT LINE VOLUME 08, ISSUE 3 MAY/JUNE 2008 Tyron Creek: Electro fishing and putting in pit tags; culvert retrofitting/replacing and monitor- ing places where to put in structure, and helping with other structure. Of interest is diversity of young fish found in this creek, i.e., cutthroats, cuttbows, cutt/steelhead and steelhead, largest at 10”. Also, one large steelhead and steelhead smolts are expected. Contact: Jeff Curtis: jcur- [email protected]. Mount Hood National Forest: Gathering in- formation about how our chapter could help in restoration efforts. First meeting scheduled for June 26. Contact: Tom Wolf [email protected] or 503.883.1102 Necanicum Watershed: This summer and fall, we have opportunities to do one or two day improvement projects. Moreover, we are part- ners in a third grant submitted to provide fiscal resources to allow more enhancements of this watershed. The newest grant focuses on restoration. Contact: Robert Bernard; bearber- [email protected] or 503.310.8714 Meeting Schedule: Chapter Meetings are held at the LUCKY LABRADOR on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM with a social get-together and the formal meeting at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted in the newsletter or website. Lucky Labrador, Multnomah Village, 7675 SW Capitol Hwy. Port-

may - jun 2008 trout line newsletter, tualatin valley trout unlimited

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