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Finally (!) joined the forum and thought I'd introduce myself and make a case for the future of Putah Creek.

I am the 2nd Chris Y. to join the PCT Board. My family moved to Davis three years ago from the mountains of Virginia, where I served on the Board of the local TU Chapter. I mentions these details for this reason:

PCT is on the precipice of moving forward with significant projects on the Creek. The founders of PCT have done the legwork and fostered the relationships necessary to open the doors for real improvement of the Creek and its wild trout population. However, the future of Putah is tenuous and there will be significant hurdles to “blue-ribbon” waters and Wild Trout status that will need the support of the entire Putah Creek fly-fishing community. There will be a need for letters, educational events, fundraiser, physical labor, and more.

While this all may seem obvious, I say this because I have seen such possibilities slip away. In Virginia, our TU chapter had the visible and active support of folks like John Ross, George Daniel, and others, yet the opportunities to improve our local creeks (Whitetop Laurel, Beaverdam, etc.) never came. Despite all the support in the world, our TU chapter was never given an opportunity to affect out local fisheries. Yet, PCT is in that position.

It comes down to this: Putah Creek is on the upswing, and there are great possibilities for the future, but Putah Creek will continue to need your support. Whatever you've done in the past or wanted to do in the future, the time is....now/soon to make an impact on the future of Putah Creek. 

Soapbox aside, I am a fisherman first. I've been fly-fishing since I was six. Even tied a Gray Ghost for show-and-tell, back in 4th grade (there's a story there!). Now, I'm the one teaching my kids how to fish. If you see “The White Whale” on the Creek, stop and say hello.

Hope to see you on the Creek.

Chris



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Thanks Chris. Well said. Both the Putah Creek fishery and PCT are on the rise. We have have been introduced to key legislators, high ranking Fisheries Branch officials of DFG, established working relationships with academics and key conservation groups, regional fly fishing clubs and many others. We have a talented and dedicated Board of Directors and a core group of volunteers whose efforts have been crucial to the progress made. We have 150+ members and friends who also participate with support in various ways.

Our board will be meeting the end of this month to consider how best to keep up/expand the momentum already gained. We will be meeting with Heritage and Wild Trout to discuss Wild Trout evaluation projects and are forming a new IDR working group to take advantage of the expertise of UC Davis, Putah Creek Council, Lower Putah Creek Coordinating Committee Solano County Water Agency and others in developing a long range rehabilitation and improvement plan for our tailwater.

This can only be accomplished with help from you, the visitors/users of this resource. As we applaud our active volunteers, we need more of you to step up in any way you can. If the creek has given to you, give it something back and be a part of the success story.



-- Edited by SK60 on Thursday 9th of February 2012 09:06:37 AM

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Chris: Thanks for the insight, its always good to hear from somebody whos "walked the walk". Welcome to the board we can use all the support we can get. Hope to see you on the creek someday. Greg



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