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.jpg) June Chapter Meeting Tuesday, June 23 at 6:30 PM
With runoff in full swing and the high country opening up, it is time to start thinking about making those treks to fish the out of the way mountain lakes and streams the state has to offer. The Denver Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host Kirk and Laurie Bien, owners of Kirk’s Flyshop located at 230 E. Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park, as they provide their presentation ‘Fly Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park’ on June 23rd at the REI flagship store in downtown Denver at 6:30 p.m.. Kirk and Laurie have been providing trips into Rocky Mountain National Park long enough to know the ins and outs of getting into trout in this fly fisherman’s paradise, this one is a must catch for those that enjoy getting off the beaten track. |
| South Platte Project Update - 05/15/2009
Our project to resurrect the metro South Platte River appears to be gaining momentum. We expect to have results of ERC’s preliminary study at South Platte Park within 30 days. There has been a reconstitution of the River South Steering Committee driven by the recent activities of Greenway and DTU. The committee includes Greenway Foundation, Denver Parks & Recreation and recreation interests in and around Denver. DTU has been offered a seat at the table, giving us input and credibility in this civic planning process. We have had a positive response from other TU chapters in the metro area. Cutthroat, West Denver and Cherry Creek Anglers have all expressed interest in supporting our efforts.
We are concerned about efforts by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) to change the water quality designation from “cold water” to “warm water” in the (6c) reach below Chatfield. We may need to get some letters and/or testimony related to the 6c Reach cold/warm water designation. This change could have a negative impact on fish and aquatic organisms. A warm water designation opens the door to more thermal pollution. Salmonids (trout) are particularly sensitive to ammonia at higher temperatures. Testimony or letters should include the following points:
- Experiences of fishing in the reach especially the taking of trout.
- General distaste for lowering water quality standards in a home river that is the subject of restoration efforts. Isn’t the goal of WQCC to improve water quality?
- Change to the designation opens the door to more thermal pollution.
- Effects of increasing ammonia levels on fish and macro-invertebrates in the river see (http://www.thekrib.com/Chemistry/ammonia-toxicity.html.)
- If the status quo is maintained, restoration activities will lower water temperatures in the reach.
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 Wine Tasting Event a Big Success Some 250 people turned out for a great evening to raise money and awareness of efforts to restore the urban Platte River. DTU and Greenway Foundation were beneficiaries of this event. DTU raised more that $3,000 for the demonstration project at South Platte Park. Special thanks go out to Saks Fifth Avenue and Bacchanalian Society of Denver for making this possible.
Click HERE to see some photos from the event.
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