Conservation
LP Clean & Cast With UFFC
Jun 15th
I wanted to thank those of you that showed up for the Clean & Cast on Sat. We didn’t have a record turn out, but for the few that braved the weather forcast, we were able to clean up the last half of the river that needed to be cleaned. We were able to remove 8, 50 gallon garabage sacs full of everything from beer cans, tubes, car bumpers, tires and road block cones.
Green River Survey
May 11th
Utah anglers we need your help to assure that the Green River and its flows are controlled in a way that protect its fish and the all that enjoy it. Please take a few minutes of your day and fill out this important survey. Click on the link below for the survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/s/greenriver
Lower Provo River Clean Up-April 27 & 28th
Apr 21st
Since the Middle Provo Clean & Cast was such a great success we at UFFC want to keep the ball rolling and tackle the dirtiest section of river in the state. Please join us, because together we will make a difference.
When: April 27 &28 at 6:00pm-until dark:30
Where: Meet at the Trestle Bridge Parking Lot (Second parking area on the right after the tunnel, email tgillespie8@hotmail.com if you need better directions) to get river section to clean and garbage sac.
Who: All Utah Anglers and Sportsman
Why: Its a freakin mess!!!
First Clean & Cast = Success
Apr 21st
Thank You Everyone that Participated in the First UFFC Clean & Cast!!! It was a huge success and I am proud to say we made a difference today! Anglers form all over the state joined forces today to clean up the Middle Provo River as well as enjoy fishing on a nice new and improved river. The day started at the Hub Cafe in Heber, as anglers met for a tasty home cooked breakfast as well as setting up the days events and of course talking fishing. After a short introduction and thanking those that support UFFC (Kiss The Catch Rod Company, Provo River Fly Fishermen, Fly Fishing Frenzy, and hopefully more in the future) we split the river into 8 river beats and headed in groups of two and three to cover each beat with garbage sacs in hand. The clean up proved as I had thought. 90%of the trash was rear roads and parking areas, the most common trash was beer cans and plastic bottles. We did however pull a bike out of the river as well as a couple lawn chairs and big plastic bucket. In all we hauled out more that 15 garbage sacs of trash that littered our water. After the cleaning, we meet to award those that deserved it. Emily aka FlyGirl came away with a new fly box as well as 3 dozen BWOs flies! With the hatch just getting underway and the whole river clean, groups split up in hopes of using some of the karma that they had earned. Honestly, the fishing was just the cherry that topped off an amazing day with those that understand that giving back is more important than just taking. And yes karma was on our side, as the fishing was great! So, all you out there that are thinking about coming to the next Clean & Cast or any UFFC event. Take that next step in Fly Fishing and give back. I know you will be glad you did.
Travis Gillespie-UFFC Founder
New Stream Access Law Information
Apr 2nd
http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/?option…238:hb-141#new
How the new stream access law will affect anglers
Questions and answers
* What is the new law?
* What does the law prohibit?
* What is trespass?
* What does the law allow?
* What if I encounter an obstacle while floating?
* Where can I access the water if I want to float and fish?
* Where can I fish without obtaining permission?
What is the new law?
This year, the Utah Legislature passed H.B. 141: Recreational Use of Public Water on Private Property. Governor Herbert signed the bill into law, and it will take effect on May 11, 2010. The new law changes the recreational easement recognized in Conatser v. Johnson. This was the Utah Supreme Court decision in 2008 that allowed the public to walk on the private bed of a public waterbody.
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HB-141 PASSES SENATE!
Mar 10th
Shocking News! HB-141 Passes SenateTaken from: http://utahwatergaurdians.org/ March 10, 2010 A sad day for Utah’s fisherman, Representative McIff’s unconstitutional House-bill somehow passes the Senate. |