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If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'dbe a shortage of fishing poles.
~ Doug Larson
Committed to Protecting, Connecting and
Restoring Arizona's watersheds and fisheries
Message from the PresidentDuring the past month much was publishedabout the 100-year anniversary of the NationalPark Service. In Arizona we are fortunate tohave 22 sites to enjoy and share with millionsfrom around the world. We have included linksin several articles to provide information on thesites that are accessible to us to enjoy.
Many have stated "public lands are the best idea America ever had".For those who want to fish, camp, hunt and hike they are in fullagreement. Unfortunately, there are movements continuing abouttransferring or divesting public lands to individual states claimingthat the states would do a better job managing these lands. If youare not up to date on the issue, we encourage you spend some time
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on the information we have included in this month's newsletter. The majority of Arizonan's and Americans vehemently disagree withany transfer of our public lands and TU in already engaged instopping it.
Get Involved!
Trout-In-the-Classroom (TIC) Program
The Arizona TIC Program has rapidly increased over the past threeyears. In 2015 there were 3 schools, 17 in 2015 and for theupcoming 2016 - 2017 school year 29 schools are participating. Ofthe 29 schools, the Zane Grey Chapter will be responsible for 20schools. This dramatic expansion has been due to the cooperation of TroutUnlimited, Arizona Game and Fish Department and large grantsprovided from the Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation(AZSFWC) license plate program.
On August 13th a day-long workshop was attended by 45 teachersand volunteers to prepare for the upcoming school year. Over thenext several weeks aquariums, equipment and water levels will beset up awaiting the arrival of 100 rainbow trout eggs for each schoolin mid-September. Needless to say, excitement is already high foreveryone - especially the students. This year student involvement is expected to exceed 4,000 studentsand over an additional 10,000 people will experience the programthrough visits by parents, school administrators and guests to theclassrooms.
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Additional information about TIC is available at www.aztic.org andhttps://www.facebook.com/aztroutintheclassroom.
Zane Grey Chapter BoardMeetings
Board meetings are held monthly at7:00p.m. on the first Thursday at BassPro Shop, 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa in the second floorconference room. Guests are always welcome to attend and getinvolved. For questions or more details, send your email [email protected]. The October 6th board meeting includes a presentation by JakeJaeger, AZGFD, on "Canyon Creek: Successful Restoration Results".Plan on attending to get the latest news on ZGTU's long adoptedstream.
Do you have a question or suggestion. Contact a member of theZGTU board at http://www.zanegreytu.org/zane-grey-board-of-directors/ to share.
Have you visited us on our Zane Grey ChapterFacebook athttps://www.facebook.com/zanegreytu ? Ifnot, take a few minutes to check us out for moreinformation on what is going on in Arizona.
After you have, Like Us!
Arizona Fly Fishing PortalArizona Fly Fishing Portal
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Fly Fishing Opportunities
Below is a list of fishing opportunitieswith various organizations (Arizona Flycasters Club, Desert FlyCasters and White Mountain Lakes Foundation. Visit AZFISHBOOK onFacebook for more detail and let us know you are going:
Desert Fly Casters - Sept 14, 6:00 pm - DFC Meeting with Captain Peter Scafaru, C.I. 6:00 pm, 1775 West Chandler Blvd ChandlerSept 22-24 - San Juan RiverQuestions: Contact Bill Wingo, at [email protected] Nov 3 - 7 - Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Arizona Flycasters Club - Sept 1, 6, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 - AFC Fall Fly Tying Classes.Series of 9 classes. Sunnyslope Community Center in Phoenix. AZ Sept 8 - 7:00 - AFCGeneral Meeting, Sunnyslope Community Center in PhoenixOct 15-19 - San Juan River. Questions contact Phil Koda [email protected]
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Zane Grey Trout Unlimited - Oct 6 - Monthly meeting with speaker Jake Jaeger of Arizona Gameand Fish talking about the restoration of Canyon Creek, 7:00pm BassPro Shop - 1133 North Dobson, Mesa
Join AZFISHBOOK Today!
Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Trout-In-the-Classroom(TIC)
Volunteers are needed to support theTIC program by helping organizeseveral training workshops throughout the year for teachers andvolunteers, preparing and distributing promotional materials, pickupof trout eggs from the hatcheries followed by delivery to schools,visiting classrooms for short prepared presentations on conservationand keeping the TIC website and Facebook updated. ZGTU is in need of additional volunteers due to the rapid expansionto a total of 20 schools, of the 29 in Arizona, to be managed in theupcoming school year. Volunteers with aquarium experience are vitalto the program to train others who have the passion but not yetmuch experience in this area. Volunteers are also needed to helpadminister the program.
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities,please sign up at http://www.aztic.org/keep-in-touch.
Committees and Board of Directors There will be board of director positions that will open in October asterms expire for several board members. As always, there aremany opportunities to participate in the various activities and
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committees in which you can get involved, make new friends andmake a difference. For more information visit our websiteat http://www.zanegreytu.org/committees or contact any boardmember at http://www.zanegreytu.org/zane-grey-board-of-directors/ for details.
Education Opportunities
Arizona Flycasters - Generaleducation (third Tuesday of themonth)Sunnyslope Community Center 802 EVogel Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020Time: 7:00pm to 8:45pmDetails at http://www.azflycasters.org
Desert Fly Casters - Intermediate Fly Tying (fourth Wednesdayof the month)Location: 4131 E. Wood Street (Cross Streets Broadway and 40thStreet)Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pmDetails at http://www.desertflycasters.com
Orvis Fly Fishing 101 - Beginning Fly Fishing classes start again in October (Saturday Mornings)Location: Check back later for exact detailsTime: 7:30am to 10:00am
In the News!
Video of the Month
Public Lands Belong to Us
In recent years, more than 50 short-sighted bills have beenintroduced in state legislatures to transfer, sell, or otherwise takeaway our birthright - the public lands that are managed for us by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
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Not to be outdone, Congress has entertained similar proposals. Asmuch as we'd all like to think "that can't happen," the fact is thatthere are special interests dedicated to seeing that it does.
We encourage you to watch this short video on what public landsmean to us. Additional information can be found at http://www.tu.org/public-lands-action.
Are More Tiger Trout Coming toArizona
YES. Read More»
Trout ProductionResuming at Willow Beach
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National Fish Hatchery.
There is good news for anglers... Read More»
100 Years of National Parks
August 25th marked the 100-yearanniversary for the National ParkService (NPS), and that's a big dealfor Arizona.
Read More »
Projects
Four Forest RestorationInitiative (4FRI) RimCountry EIS Launched
Many TU members are activelyinvolved in the 4FRI efforts. The 4FRIRim Country EIS has been launchedand is receiving the support of theZane Grey Chapter and the Arizona TUCouncil. Information can be found onthe ZGTU website at http://www.zanegreytu.org/four-forest-restoration-initiative-4fri-rim-country-eis-launched/.
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Looking for a Fly Fishing Club
Join the Arizona FlycastersOnline or at our next meeting
September 8th, 2016
Meeting at:Sunnyslope Community Center
802 E. Vogel Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85020
Join the Desert Fly Castersat our next meeting
September 14th, 2016
Meeting at:Chandler Elks Lodge
1775 West Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85224
New members can bring this coupon to the next general meetingand receive 5 free raffle tickets for the drawing for great fishingmerchandise.
Offer Expires September 15th, 2016
Combined CalendarAZ Trout Unlimited & Chapters, Arizona Flycasters Club, DesertFly Casters Club, Phoenix-Project Healing Waters and several
other area fishing and conservation calendars
The Arizona Trout Unlimited Calendar has several navigation options.
Monthly or Week navigation is controlled with the top left of thecalendar.3 Views are available (Monthly, Agenda (list) and Weekly).Print generates another browser window that will allow you tocustomize a printed view for those who like paper.The arrow on the top right of the calendar gives you control totoggle on or off various calendars that are included. These areArizona TU Council, Zane Grey TU, Old Pueblo TU, Arizona FlyCasters, Desert Flycasters.
If you want to print a view you can do so by pressing the "Print"option and customize your printed copy.
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