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#1 CRAA

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Posted 07 April 2015 - 02:20 PM

******* Spring Steelhead transfers on the Credit River at Norval Dam to start Thursday April 9th. We will need 6 volunteers starting at 4pm.

Please contact Danielle at:

danielle.aulenback@ontario.ca

to confirm your attendance as she is coordinating all volunteer requests.

And the rest of the schedule as follows:

Friday April 10th from 1-8pm (shifts divided up 1-4 and 4-8)
Saturday April 11th from 1-8pm (shifts divided up 1-4 and 4-8)
Monday April 13th from 1-8 pm (shifts divided up 1-4 and 4-8)
Tuesday April 14th from 1-8 pm (shifts divided up 1-4 and 4-8)

Any other questions you can ask on here, send me a message or direct to Danielle but for sign-up please send Danielle an email. Thanks and look forward to seeing some of you out there.

 


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Posted 08 April 2015 - 10:32 AM

For those curious and not aware of what the fish transfers entail, here is a bit of a description:

Going into the fish ladder and netting Steelhead out of the Fish Ladder
Recording all data (length, fin clips, tags, sex etc.)
Collecting eggs/milt for our hatchery
Transferring fish with transfer tank and truck up river to prime spawning grounds, as they are stuck below Norval Dam.
We are allowed to transfer 600 fish total, which will likely take a couple weeks. 

Quite fun and you get to get up close and personal with lots of big fish! Anyone with high school students who need community hours to graduate, this could be a great way to get them, and having a blast while doing it.


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Posted 08 April 2015 - 02:41 PM

Its a blast. Did it.last year and going again this spring
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Posted 08 April 2015 - 09:58 PM

This looks like fun.

TC, when are you heading out? I emailed to see spots are avaliable for Saturday.
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Posted 09 April 2015 - 12:00 AM

For those interested and sending messages, tomorrows (Thursday) fish lift has been cancelled due to high water (expected to keep rising).

 

I will post updates as Friday and Saturday approach, but once things settle down there should be lots of fish! Saturday could be a great day! 

Alternatively, you can check in with Danielle (email posted above) for available spots. 

 

Thanks again, 

CRAA


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Posted 09 April 2015 - 09:06 AM

How important are the steel toe boots? Would regular wading boots not be ok?
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Posted 09 April 2015 - 01:51 PM

I'll be there Monday and Tuesday evening. Hope to see you guys!


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#8 CRAA

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Posted 09 April 2015 - 03:00 PM

Hi Shawarma, this is good question and I believe its just MNR following their safety protocol. 

 

I surely wouldn't expect anyone to have "steel-toe wading boots" so if you're wearing waders I'm sure you'll be fine. 

I have done it before without them and haven't been questioned. 

 

I wouldn't worry too much about it, and it will be lots of fun!


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Posted 09 April 2015 - 03:45 PM

Sounds good. Sat 1-4 is when I'm scheduled.
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Posted 11 April 2015 - 10:00 PM

Was good today. 125 fish transferred
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Posted 12 April 2015 - 10:07 AM

Second shift was busy!
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Posted 12 April 2015 - 09:44 PM

Thanks guys for coming out! It was busy and a good time!

 

If anyone else wants to come check out the fish transfers, send Danielle an email at: danielle.aulenback@ontario.ca

 

We will be on site Monday and Tuesday 1-8 pm.

 

Thanks.


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Posted 13 April 2015 - 10:08 PM

Another 130 fish transferred today! We will be transferring Tuesday and Wednesday 1-8pm each day. Let Danielle know at danielle.aulenback@ontario.ca if you want to attend a transfer. Thanks!


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Posted 14 April 2015 - 10:32 PM

Another 137 fish transferred today, up to 395 now!

Thanks to those that came out tonight, it was a good night!!

We will be transferring tomorrow (Wednesday 1-4pm and 4-8pm) and on Sunday from 1-4pm and 4-8pm as well.

Please send an email to danielle.aulenback@ontario.ca if you are interested in coming out.

Thanks.

 
 

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Posted 18 April 2015 - 12:19 PM

I think they are trying to finish up tomorrow. I think they need only 140. Go give em a hand i wish i could
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Posted 18 April 2015 - 03:00 PM

Yes Trout Commander. Tomorrow might be the last day. Hoping for a good day of fish lifts. 1-8pm tomorrow if anyone is interested.


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Posted 19 April 2015 - 07:52 PM

Yes Trout Commander. Tomorrow might be the last day. Hoping for a good day of fish lifts. 1-8pm tomorrow if anyone is interested.

I wish I checked the forum sooner, I'm a high school student looking for volunteer hours and I would've loved to participate in the transfer !

 

If there's another day of lifts I sent you an email ! Hope everybody had a great time !


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