Community Stream Steward Program Receives Federal Funding
Recreational fisheries benefit from new conservation program
(firmenpresse) - PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 08/30/13 -- The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) Community Stream Steward Program (CSSP), a multi-partner conservation and stewardship initiative, is pleased to receive $30,100 in funding from the newly established Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnership Program. The program was launched in June by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and will provide $10 million over two years to help local groups fund conservation projects that support the protection, restoration and rebuilding of recreational fishing habitat.
"Fishing is enjoyed by more than two million residents and visitors to Ontario. The province's 250,000 lakes and innumerable rivers and streams offer unbeatable fishing opportunities, and the variety of species available is second to none," said OFAH Executive Director Angelo Lombardo. "Fishing in Canada is big business and contributes over $8 billion annually to the national economy. This funding will help ensure the protection of fish and fish habitat and provide enhanced fishing opportunities for present and future generations through the protection and restoration of Ontario's recreational fishery."
The funding will help complete projects focused on coldwater streams with known trout and salmon populations and will include mitigating barriers to fish passage; plantings and habitat enhancements; bank stabilizations; and debris and log jam removal. Funds from the grant will also enable CSSP to hire a technician to assist completing the project.
The creation of a fund to improve conservation of fisheries through community partnerships is a grassroots program that acknowledges the key role that natural resources play in the development and economic well-being of the country, and recognizes the importance of protecting and enhancing the vital recreational fishery and fish habitat.
Another application window will open this fall to submit proposals for projects that are planned to take place between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. For more information, visit .
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is Ontario's largest, nonprofit, fish and wildlife conservation-based organization, representing 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 710 member clubs. To learn more, visit .
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The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Shannon Gutoskie
Manager of Communications
705-748-6324 ext. 270
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Dr. Terry Quinney
Provincial Manager of Fish & Wildlife Services
705-748-6324 ext. 242
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Datum: 30.08.2013 - 18:11 Uhr
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