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Roanoke Valley Trout Unlimited Chapter 308 |
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PO Box 11725, Roanoke, VA 24022-1725
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PO Box 11725, Roanoke, VA 24022-1725 |
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November 19, 2008 - Meeting and Election of Officers - Minutes by Chip Davis Marvin Huffman
spoke about the Gathright Dam issue. The latest news is that the power
generation applicant has filed a Preliminary Application to install a power
generator on the dam. The Corps of Engineers denied the applicant’s request to
raise the level of the lake by two feet to maximize their operation. UVA Law school
has asked for more disclosure from the applicant about the project and
supervision/oversight of the project if it is approved. Currently,
trout are naturally producing in the Jackson River below the dam. It is at
full saturation of oxygen and 17 degrees C (63 F) is the warmest water that is
released. If this project causes changes to this delicate balance, it could
affect the 17-18 miles of stream below the dam that is known as the Jackson
River Tailwater. The next major
step is for the applicant to get a permit from the State Water Control Board. Jack Ward told
about the fishing trip to the South Holston this past weekend. 14 members went
on the trip. They had some sleet and didn’t catch as many fish as usual, but a
local guide shop caught a 15 pound trout while they were there. 15 POUNDS! Chris made a
presentation to Tom Brown of Orvis for his support of Project Healing Waters
that provides fishing opportunities to disabled veterans. Bayes spoke
about the Chapter’s investigation of building a handicap fishing ramp on the
Roanoke River below the Colorado Street Bridge. The local government doesn’t
want the ramp to be built in the Special Regulations area. Bud LaRoche
brought up the fact that a handicap ramp has been planned for Smith Park in
Roanoke. He will check the status with the Corps of Engineers. The City of Salem
may want their ramp to be built closer to the City’s water supply? A sheet was
passed around for members to sign up if they are interested in a Fly Tying
class. The only expense to members for the class would be to provide your own
tying materials. Dover England will be heading up the class. Of the three
sites set up for Trout in the Classroom, Hidden Valley Middle and Glenvar seem
to be doing OK, however Roanoke Catholic had a fungus problem and lost most of
their fish. They have corrected the problem and may be able to share some of
their remaining fish from the other sites. This year’s
raffle generated $4183.20 for the chapter. That was down from $4585 last year. Mike Rigney gave a presentation to the Chapter about a joint effort for the restoration of Glade Creek. This creek has held trout in the past and could possibly be cleaned up to provide a good habitat again
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