Conservation
04/01/07 :
As an angler, it is likely that at some point you have come across the names of Southeast Alaska's most famous fisheries: the Kvichak, Alagnak, Nushagak, Newhalen. Ever heard of Lake Iliamna? Lake Clark? Maybe you don't know the rivers and the lakes, but surely you heave heard of Bristol Bay, one of the most prolific salmon fisheries in the world. For those of you have visited these majestic lands, it is no secret that they are some of the most beautiful, nevermind pristine, places in the world.
Unfortunately, as we write, the lifeblood of this anglers valhalla is being threatened by the possible installation of North America's largest open-pit gold-copper mine.
Please join with Sage, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited, the Sportsman's Alliance for Alaska, the Alaska Renewable Resource Coalition and 37 other members of the fly fishing industry in the fight against this potentially devastating project. And, if nothing else, please take the time to educate yourself about the issue.
Open Letter to Governor-Elect of Alaska, Sarah Palin
Save Bristol Bay: Learn about the issues and how you can help contribute to the cause.
Alaska Renewable Resource Coalition: Weekly updates and information from a group focused on fish and game and the resource on which they depend.
Sportsman's Allliance for Alaska: Great links and information from an organization of hunters and anglers on Alaska's frontlines.
Northern Dynasty Mines Inc. : The mine development company, based in Anchorage, Alaska, created for the sole purpose of advancing the Pebble Project through project design, permitting, construction and operations.
In addition to hundreds of great books and articles about fly fishing, now a huge resource for fly anglers resides online. Here are a few links to some sites you may find useful.
Note that Sage does not endorse the following sites but simply recommends them as options to further your fly fishing interests and opportunities.
Many of the U.S. national parks have beautiful fisheries,explore them on this site.
The U.S. National Forests are a great place to fish, information is accessible here.
A great, informative site about one of the most highly regarded conservation organizations out there.
Sage Joins Alliance Against Bristol Bay's Pebble Mine
As an angler, it is likely that at some point you have come across the names of Southeast Alaska's most famous fisheries: the Kvichak, Alagnak, Nushagak, Newhalen. Ever heard of Lake Iliamna? Lake Clark? Maybe you don't know the rivers and the lakes, but surely you heave heard of Bristol Bay, one of the most prolific salmon fisheries in the world. For those of you have visited these majestic lands, it is no secret that they are some of the most beautiful, nevermind pristine, places in the world.
Unfortunately, as we write, the lifeblood of this anglers valhalla is being threatened by the possible installation of North America's largest open-pit gold-copper mine.
Please join with Sage, AFFTA, Trout Unlimited, the Sportsman's Alliance for Alaska, the Alaska Renewable Resource Coalition and 37 other members of the fly fishing industry in the fight against this potentially devastating project. And, if nothing else, please take the time to educate yourself about the issue.
Open Letter to Governor-Elect of Alaska, Sarah Palin
Save Bristol Bay: Learn about the issues and how you can help contribute to the cause.
Alaska Renewable Resource Coalition: Weekly updates and information from a group focused on fish and game and the resource on which they depend.
Sportsman's Allliance for Alaska: Great links and information from an organization of hunters and anglers on Alaska's frontlines.
Northern Dynasty Mines Inc. : The mine development company, based in Anchorage, Alaska, created for the sole purpose of advancing the Pebble Project through project design, permitting, construction and operations.
Other Conservation Links:
In addition to hundreds of great books and articles about fly fishing, now a huge resource for fly anglers resides online. Here are a few links to some sites you may find useful.
Note that Sage does not endorse the following sites but simply recommends them as options to further your fly fishing interests and opportunities.
U.S. National Parks
www.nps.govMany of the U.S. national parks have beautiful fisheries,explore them on this site.
U.S. Forest Service
www.fs.fed.usThe U.S. National Forests are a great place to fish, information is accessible here.
Trout Unlimited
www.tu.orgA great, informative site about one of the most highly regarded conservation organizations out there.
