St. Vrain Angler

While I'm generally mixed about aspects of business I do like getting people involved in fly fishing. It is difficult to imagine that folks who actually go fishing would not become interested in the environs where their fish are found. Adding to this voice is good.

We fish in part because it is fun, and in part because being outdoors and trying to connect with wildness - that's when we hook a fish, you see - is also a good thing.

Please do all you will to know and appreciate your personal responsibility to protecting the areas you like to visit and fish.

Remember: fish need water that is plentiful and clean.

This Site is called Protect Your Waters. It has a variety of info about carrying along critters from one type of water to another. In Colorado and the West, the issue at hand is the infestation of the New Zealand Mud Snail. Please check this site, take note of issues that effect you and your fishing and do as suggested.

Thanks!

!New Zealand Mud Snail Information!

When You Leave the Water

1) Remove visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment;

2) Drain all water from equipment before moving it;

3) Clean and dry anything that was in contact with the water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, waders, tackle and even pets); and

This email is part of the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! public awareness campaign dealing with the national aquatic invasive species issue and the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! campaign.  Frequent updates will focus on aquatic invasive species news including information about new species, ne w species sitings, the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! campaign, new partners, coverage or new developments with the http://www.protectyourwaters.net web site or the expanding aquatic invasive species issue