These are good days for the club. Gratifying to see it getting recognition, support and traction.

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Federal Government supports recreational fisheries program
April 21, 2014
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Member of Parliament (MP) Ben Lobb, on behalf of the Hon. Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and under the second round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, the Government of Canada is providing $53,000 to the Lake Huron Fishing Club (LHFC) to help in the conservation of fish habitat in Saugeen Shores and Kincardine.
MP Ben Lobb
The Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program was announced in Economic Action Plan 2013 to support fisheries habitat restoration projects led by recreational fishing and angling groups, as well as conservation organizations. Given its early success and high demand, Economic Action Plan 2014 increased the funding available through the program by $15 million, for a total investment of $25 million.
The program supports the sustainability and ongoing productivity of Canada’s recreational fisheries by bringing like-minded partners together and pooling their resources to support the common goal of conserving and protecting Canada’s recreational fisheries. The partnership approach makes the most of joint resources, allowing results that would not otherwise be possible.
The Government of Canada has funded 94 projects across Canada through the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, investing almost $6 million following the first round of applications. Following the second round of applications, the Government is funding up to 128 projects across the country, investing a total of up to $5.5 million.
As all projects received at least 50 percent of their funding from sources other than government, the government’s investment in fisheries habitat restoration will more than double thanks to the leveraging power of partnerships.
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According to the government, some successes to date include:Restoration of important habitat for Coho salmon and other salmonids in British Columbia;
Construction of a fish bypass channel to help preserve and restore the recreational fishery in Southern and Central Lake Ontario; and
Removal of deteriorating dams and structures that had been used by the pulp and paper industry, so that salmonids in the Exploits River watershed in Newfoundland and Labrador have free passage.
Recreational fishing contributes significantly to the Canadian economy, especially in rural areas. In 2010, for example, anglers generated $8.3 billion for local economies. More than 3.3 million adult anglers participate in recreational fishing activities every year. The industry also attracts visitors to Canada, with non-resident and foreign anglers making over two million fishing trips within Canada in 2010.With the funds, the club will be able to determine which streams and rivers will support the natural reproduction of fish and wildlife.* Under the first round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, up to $1,239,448 had been made available for 16 projects in Ontario.* Up to $5.5 million for 128 projects to restore recreational fisheries habitat through Round II have been approved nationally.* A third window for funding applications will be open shortly. Details about eligibility and how to apply are available on the Program’s web site (www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/rfcpp-ppcpr/index-eng.html) where you can also sign up for updates.
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