Salmon Trout Enhancement Program Conference

[Jennie@ifish]

Tillamook Anglers, A Non-Profit Corporation, will be sponsoring the semi-annual Salmon Trout Enhancement Program Conference in Tillamook County in 2004. The conference we sponsored in 1988, thanks to you, our local merchants, was the best attended and most exciting conference to date. We are hoping that with your help this year will far and exceed the ‘88 event. Conference dates are March 26, 27 and 28 and folks from Oregon, Washington, California, and Canada will be coming to Tillamook County and staying three to four days. Our goal is to introduce these folks to the fine community of Tillamook, and make them feel welcome and want to come again. Tillamook Anglers along with Nestucca Anglers are contributing $2,000 a piece to the cost of this conference. The expense of a Conference of this magnitude is more than our two Non-Profit Corporations can handle. We are hoping that our local merchants will help off-set the cost, and hopefully in turn you will recoup in future sales any dollars you donate to the cause.

Some of you have already donated merchandise and dollars. We have received donations ranging from $250 to $1,000. We are still in need of approximately $4,000 to make this conference something that Tillamook County will be proud of. We need product for lunches, dinners, and Friday Night Social Hour, as well as various items to use as raffle and door prizes. In 1988 the local merchants participated by sponsoring a treasure hunt, free swimming for kids at the YMCA, and a free movie at the theater and special discounts in your place of business for conference attendees.

Hopefully, after all is said and done, there will be a few dollars left over to use in fish enhancement projects to increase fishing opportunities in Tillamook County that will bring more fishermen and more dollars spent in beautiful Tillamook County. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Feel free to call me at home 503-842-6519, cell 503-812-1572 or e-mail @ jdovetillanglers@tillanet.com. Checks can be made payable to Tillamook Anglers Corporation, tax-exempt ID # 94-3097459.

Thank you for your continued support,


Jerry A. Dove, President
Tillamook Anglers Corporation


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STEP into the Future: Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program Conference

The 2004 STEP Conference will be held on the weekend of March 26-28 at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds in Tillamook, Oregon. This year’s event is being hosted by the Tillamook Anglers, Nestucca Anglers and the Tillamook Bay Boating Club. The conference theme is “STEP into the Future”, a look at the evolution of the Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program and STEP projects, as well as current and future issues affecting Oregon salmon and steelhead populations.
Sessions will include a variety of topics on education, fish propagation, habitat restoration, and fisheries management (see attached agenda). Roundtable sessions, where attendees can interact with presenters, other resource managers, scientists and community leaders are also planned. Supervised activities for children will be provided and include games, knot tying, T-shirt fish printing, fly tying and casting contests. In addition, there will be a Friday evening social and poster session with fresh local seafood and a Saturday night buffet dinner with Bill Monroe from The Oregonian as a guest speaker. Tours of various STEP projects are planned for Sunday morning with an option to participate in ODFW’s Wild Winter Steelhead Broodstock Collection Programs on the Wilson and Nestucca Rivers with local guides.
Registration is $10 per individual or $15 per family if received before March 1. Early registrants are also eligible for an “early bird” prize drawing for a $350 rod and reel combo. Other door prizes, raffles and a silent auction will also take place during the conference. Registration fee covers all materials, sessions, children’s activities supplies, and food for the Friday night social. Tickets for box lunches and the buffet dinner on Saturday are available for additional purchase (see registration form below).

For additional information or to receive a conference brochure contact one of the following:

Jerry Dove, President, Tillamook Anglers
7510 Trask River Road
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6519
jdovetillanglers@tillanet.com

Tracy Holton, ODFW
4907 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141
503) 842-2741 ext 244
Tracy.D.Holton@state.or.us

Russ Patterson, STAC
(503) 842-6860 or 812-5426

Ron Byrd, Nestucca Anglers
(503) 392-4269




2004 STEP CONFERENCE AGENDA

Friday, March 26
5:00 pm Registration , Social (Local seafood provided by Tillamook Anglers) & Poster Session

Saturday, March 27
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Welcome (Governor Invited)
9:10 am In the Beginning - Paul Hanneman, Tillamook County Commissioner
9:20 am STEP and the Oregon Plan - Lindsay Ball, Director, ODFW
9:40 am Keynote Address - Jim Martin, Retired ODFW
10:00 am Summary of STEP Activities - Dan Van **** , STEP Coordinator, ODFW
10:20 am North Coast STEP Programs - Tracy Holton, STEP Biologist, ODFW
10:35 am Break
10:50 am Economic Value of Salmon - Chris Carter/Harry Upton, Economists, ODFW
11:10 am Value of STEP in Education - Lee Cain, Educator, Astoria HS
11:30 am Hatchery Research Center - Mario Solazzi, ODFW
11:50 am Lunch-Wild Broodstock Collection Tips
1:00 pm Identifying Salmon & Avoiding Violations - Brent Seaholm, OSP
1:00 pm Endangered Species Act and Impacts to Fisheries - Lance Kruzic, NOAA Fisheries
1:20 pm Tillamook State Forest: Timber & Fish - Mark Labhart, ODF
1:20 pm Ocean Salmon Fisheries - Eric Schindler, ODFW
1:40pm Instream Habitat Restoration - Dave Plawman, ODFW
1:40 pm Fish Diseases in Oregon - John Kaufman/Craig Banner, Pathologists, ODFW
2:00 pm Riparian Restoration - Beth Lambert, OSU Extension
2:00 pm Hooking Mortality of Salmon - Curt Melcher, ODFW
2:20 pm Conducting Surveys for STEP- Gary Galovich, ODFW
2:20 pm Columbia River Sturgeon and Salmon Fisheries - Pat Frazier/Kevleen Melcher, ODFW
2:40 pm Grant Writing - Matt Love, Nestucca/Neskowin Watershed Council
2:40 pm Fog Incubation and Eyed Egg Planting- Tod Jones, CEDC
3:00 pm Break
3:15 pm Roundtable Discussions
5:00 pm Social Hour
6:00 pm Ham Buffet & Dinner Program - Bill Monroe, Oregonian

Sunday, March 28
9:00 am Tours

Guided Steelhead Fishing Trip Fundraiser- Conference participants will have the opportunity to participate in ODFW’s Wild Steelhead Broodstock Collection Program. Local guides have donated their time and seats can be reserved for a donation of $150 to Tillamook Anglers. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. All proceeds go toward restoration projects in Tillamook County.

Round Tables- Conference presenters plus additional experts will be available to answer your questions, hear your thoughts and share information.

Children’s Activities- Supervised activities including fish printing, casting contests, knot tying, games and other activities will be provided Saturday 9-12 and 1-4 pm.

Tours- On Sunday, the following tours will be available: Whiskey Creek Volunteer Hatchery, Cedar Creek Hatchery and Rhoades Pond, Port of Tillamook Bay Digester, and Local Hatchboxes.

Door Prizes- An “early bird” prize drawing (rod and reel combo valued at $350) will be held for all registrations received prior to March 1, 2004. Other prize drawings, raffles and a silent auction will be held throughout the conference.

Evening Program- No host social hours will occur both Friday and Saturday Evenings. At Friday’s social, snacks will be provided and displays will be available to view. Saturday night’s program includes a ham dinner with all the trimmings and dessert (for which tickets must be purchased) and a presentation by Bill Monroe from The Oregonian.

Displays- We encourage you to bring a display of your project(s). This is a great opportunity to share information with STEP volunteers and others from around the state. Tables will be provided.


2004 STEP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

Registration Fees
$10 per individual, $15 per family before March 1, 2004
$15 per individual, $20 per family after March 1, 2004
Box Lunches $7 each (Includes sandwich, chips, drink)
Ham Banquet Dinner $15 each
Guided Fishing Trip $150 per person: Friday/Sunday (circle one)

____ Bringing a display (check if appropriate)

Total Enclosed $______________

Make checks payable to :
Tillamook Anglers
7510 Trask River Road
Tillamook, OR 97141


Name __________________________________________

# Adults ______________ # Children ________________

Address ________________________________________

City _________________ State _______ Zip ___________

Phone # ________________ Email ___________________

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[Jennie@ifish]

More information about STEP, etc:

STEP
Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program

STEP is a program within the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) that seeks to provide the greatest possible opportunity for volunteer participation in achieving management objectives to restore Oregon’s salmon and trout. Healthy, sustainable stocks of salmon and trout are what we are all about.
Each of Oregon’s watersheds has some management priorities that are unique. Generally, STEP volunteers conduct educational activities, inventory and monitor fish populations and fish habitat, assist with habitat restoration projects, and rear fish where appropriate.
Since STEP began in the early 1980s, public response has been enthusiastic and overwhelming. Literally thousands of Oregonians have become involved in helping to enhance salmon and trout populations. Volunteers continue to donate their time and effort and gain in their understanding of this prized natural resource.
STEP is funded by the Sport Fish Restoration Program of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and ODFW, and is supported by the many hours of volunteer service contributed.

Hosted by:
Tillamook Anglers, Inc.
Nestucca Anglers, Inc.
Tillamook Bay Boating Club
STEP Advisory Committee
Oregon Department of Fish and
Wildlife

Lodging- In addition to the many motels in the Tillamook area, there is also RV parking available at the fairgrounds for $10 a night. To reserve a space contact the Tillamook County Fairgrounds at (503) 842-2272.

Best Western (503) 842-7599
Inn at Cape Kiwanda (503) 965-7001
Mar Clair Inn (503) 842-7571
Shilo Inn (503) 842-7971
Western Royal Inn (503) 842-8844

For additional lodging information contact the following Chambers of Commerce:
Tillamook (503) 842-7525
Pacific City-Woods (503) 965-6161
Garibaldi (503) 322-0301

Conference Contacts
Jerry Dove, President, Tillamook Anglers
7510 Trask River Road
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-6519
jdovetillanglers@tillanet.com

Russ Patterson, STEP Advisory Committee
(503) 842-6860 or 812-5426

Ron Byrd, Nestucca Anglers
(503) 392-4269

Tracy Holton, STEP Biologist, ODFW
4907 Third Street, Tillamoook, OR 97141
(503) 842-2741
Tracy.D.Holton@state.or.us


Traveling South on Highway 101
Entering Downtown Tillamook, get into the left lane. Turn left onto Third St and follow signs for Hwy 6, veering left as Third St and Hwy 6 split. Continue on Hwy 6 for 1 ½ miles until you come to a flashing yellow light. Turn right at the light and the fairgrounds are straight ahead.

Traveling North on Highway 101
Entering Downtown Tillamook, get into the right lane. Turn right onto Third Street and follow signs for Hwy 6, veering left as Third Street and Hwy 6 split. Continue on Hwy 6 for 1 ½ miles until you come to a flashing yellow light. Turn right at the light and the fairgrounds are straight ahead.

Hwy 6 from Portland
After coming out of the mountains, stay on Highway 6 for approximately 2 miles. Turn left at Wilson River Loop (yellow blinking light). Turn left onto Third Street. The fairgrounds are immediately on the right.

[ 01-23-2004, 05:11 PM: Message edited by: Jennie@ifish ]

[Point-of-Sale Clerk]

Thank you for the information.
I plan on attending so I better sign up early…

I hope to see other interested Ifish people there :smile:


Regards

*** Clerk

[Jennie@ifish]

Bill and I sent in our money today!

Great line up of speakers! I LOVE to hear Jim Martin speak!!!

Jen

[David Johnson]

That's a very worthwhile event. My dad and I went to it back in '88.

[Jerry Dove]

Hey ***, I am glade to see that you are going to attend. You and I do not always agree on every thing, that is what makes the world go around. Come with a lot of questions and an open mind, I am sure we will all learn a lot. We are trying to have folks from both sides of issues. Hell you might even win a door prize. See ya there. Jerry

[plugcut]

I will be there as the STEP program is a very worthwhile activity.
HEY how about you Northwest Steelheaders is anyone from the Assco or the Tualitin Valley chapter planning to attend. The Wilson and Trask are your adopeted streams. This should be on your activity list for sure. Maybe the TV chapter could come up with a raffel donation (Howard) are you listening.

[Jerry Dove]

Mac. chapter donated a nice Pendleton blanket, Norm Richey on behalf of the Ass. donated two fish prints, Mil.chapter gave cash. I hope you all show up. We can still use a lot of raffle items. The $$ all go to the fish. Jerry

[V. Green]

I would be surprised if Norm Ritchie (ANWS President and Sandy Cahpter member) was not present. Gov. K. appointed him to the STAC committee. He is a great guy who knows alot about fisheries and has been active wih ODF&W for many years.

[rebell]

Dropping a check in the mail this morning. I am looking forward to what everyone has to say.

[Jerry Dove]

Hey Rusty glade tosee you are coming. I think your dad and uncle will also. Ken has donated a lot to the conference. 10 doz. t-shirts for kids fish prints plus paper for printing. Talk this up on the front page and try to keep it on the top. I think this will be a chance for folks to ask a lot of questions and I hope get a lot of answers. Jerry

[billsan]

The STEP projects are the best way I know of to help improve the fishing resource. Anglers who enjoy working together to make for better fishing should attend this conference to make plans for their own rivers and projects. Make your reservation right away.

[Jerry Dove]

Sounding better every day. The calls and emails are coming in fast. Oh ya, so are the checks. Talk it up to everyone. I think this will be big and good.

[Point-of-Sale Clerk]

Jerry Dove
Quote “Come with a lot of questions and an open mind”


Man… no one ever says that to me…

I will endeavor to ask questions regarding STEP’s role in ODFW’s new Native Fish Conservation Policy as well as STEP’s HPMP requirements under the accompanying Hatchery Management Policy. I am sure many other questions will arise but those will be my primary avenues of investigation and comment. [img]graemlins/icon_argue.gif[/img]

Will see you there :smile:

[rebell]

I am going to listen and learn. I would encourage everyone else to do the same.

This is a great opportunity for everyone to see what is happening with our fisheries. I have questions, and hope to find some answers. It could change my mind on some current issues...........Who knows?

[ 01-27-2004, 07:21 PM: Message edited by: rebell ]

[Dragfreedrift]

I will be there... I went 2 yrs. ago in Coos Bay. All I can say is that its a great event and is very educational.


HC

[Jerry Dove]

Get your reg. in early, you may win a $350.00 rod and reel.

[Jennie@ifish]

I think this will be a blast, and educational, all at the same time. Come on, group! Let's go! :smile:

[Jerry Dove]

If you plan on coming to the step conference, you might me interested in the guided fishing trips for the wild steelhead broodstock program. Local guides are donating there time to take folks on either the Wilson or Nestuca. Cost is $150.00 per person, everything furnished, Friday or Sunday. Must be pre=registered. All proceeds go to local fish enhancement projects. For full details check Jennie's front page at the top. Jerry

[Born to be Wild]

Hey I'm glad you brought this to my attention Jerry.
There's going to be some awesome people there that I already know and would like to see.

See ya there!

Dan

[Jennie@ifish]

Bump to the top. Who is going, for sure?
I can't wait! Got my tickets! :smile:

[ZaQ]

And if you hadn't had enough of them, I believe one of the presentations features some nice photos of Team Carrot Milk working with a native steelie at the acclimation pond...........

[Jennie@ifish]

That's awesome, you guys! Way to go!

Jen