2006 May - Problems
Problems to be Solved in 2006
Many changes are occurring at the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project. Our Chairman for many years, Al Smith, has announced his retirement. The Hatchery is currently involved in many projects and having a great deal of success. There are still a variety of jobs yet to be done, however, that we will need additional volunteers for, if these projects are to be accomplished. We were not able to place the Salmon Net Pens in Moss Landing this year due to a lack of volunteers. That was an opportunity lost to plant an additional 180,000 King Salmon this year into the bay. Our remaining Directors are pushed to the limit. Without new blood soon, our Hatchery will not have enough Directors to accomplish our most basic programs.
It seems such a shame that now that we have the permits, the equipment and the funds we need to make this work, for the first time we do not have enough volunteers or Directors to keep the Hatchery operational.
We are in immediate need of Directors to help run the Salmon Net Pens each Spring. Directors are also needed to take charge of Grant Writing and Fund Raising, as well as to help put out our Newsletter semi-annually, and to help run the Big Fish Derby each year in July. The Educational Program and the continuing work on Corralitos Creek to track returning fish are in need of assistant directors. As you can see, we need people from all over the three County regions we operate in as soon as possible. Those of you in Monterey, Moss Landing, Salinas, and Carmel, we need you!
The choice is yours. Each and every one of you can make a difference. This is the one place your hands on approach can make it possible to keep our programs viable. I am personally involved because of the love I have of fishing. I certainly have taken my share of fish home, and I feel it is important to put some back for future generations. Please choose a project that’s important to you or propose a new one and get involved now. The easiest thing you can do is pick up the phone and call Dave Streig at the Hatchery, 831-458-3095 or 831-688-4257, to volunteer. Time is running short. I hope to hear from many of you soon. It is a wonderfully rewarding experience that benefits our community now and for future generations of fishermen.
