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One of DVFF's primary missions is to protect and enhance the environment of the California fisheries in which we are so privileged to fish. The club does this through a number of ways:

• Our conduct on the streams, lakes, and oceans where we have outings or go independently to fish sets the example of an old Boy Scout motto, "Leave it better than when you found it." This includes strong encouragement for Catch and release fishing, using barb-less hooks.
• Our associations with key environmental organizations in the state, including:

• CALTROUT
• Alameda Creek Alliance
• Casa Grande High School in Petaluma
• California Sportfishing Protection Alliance
• McCloud River Preserve (through CalTrout)
• Federation of Fly Fishers
• Almost one-third of the dues we collect are contributed to these and other conservation causes.
• Programs like Trout in the Classroom support direct conservation, and help teach young school students the importance of the salmonoids to our environment and society.
• Strong vocal and written support by club individuals and the club in the advocacy of state and federal laws and programs which protect our fisheries.
• Participation in conservation events sponsored by the above organizations and others where club members can give back a little bit for the great sport we all enjoy. This includes projects to rehabilitate, restore, and/or enhance the fish habitat of the rivers, streams, and lakes in our area.

DVFF Conservation Opportunities

This page will post opportunities for DVFF members to participate in upcoming opportunities for fulfilling our mission of environmental support (NOTE: It is also one of the categories for sign-off of your Golden Trout Program). Where necessary, the listed opportunity will contain a link to more detailed information. Ongoing items of environmental interest will also be posted.

Current Opportunities

Golden Trout Project (sponsors - CALTROUT, Trout Unlimited & CADFG)

The Golden Trout Project is a collaborative project of CalTrout, Trout Unlimited and the Department of Fish and Game to preserve our state fish - the California Golden Trout. For the past two summers volunteers have trekked high into the Sierras to collect genetic samples, photograph and measure fish and repair or replace cattle exclusion fencing. More information on the Golden Trout project can be found at the CALTROUT website at http://www.caltrout.org/pages/regions/Eastern_Sierra/golden_trout.asp. This includes how to volunteer.

Ongoing Conservation Opportunities & Information

Water for Fish

In what is shaping up to be the "Mother of All Fishery Battles" in California, the "Water Wars" have reached new proportions and fish and fishermen are losing the battle. The major grass roots organization fighting for saving the fish is water4fish.org. As of March 2008 it had sent over 50,000 letters and petitions to politicians. Its goal by November 2008 is to have over 100,000 supporters. Signing up is very easy; just go to water4fish.org and click on petition. Like all organizations, this one needs money to function so contribute if you can.

Save Fish Mitigation Bill

Please support CA Assembly Bill AB1806 by sending letters (2) to the people in charge. All you need is the print out the letters linked to this site, date it, sign your name and address, and mail it. Thanks!!

Sportsman's Alliance for Alaska

One of the organizations campaigning to protect Alaska’s famed Bristol Bay.