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GROUPS LAUNCH VOTER EDUCATION DRIVE IN THE DELAWARE RIVER BASIN
New
York, New York ---
The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF)
and the Friends of the Upper Delaware River Basin (FUDR) kicked-off a
voter education drive last week. The first-ever voter drive urges
citizens to learn about candidates’ plans to address flooding issues
in the Delaware River Basin and elect to state and federal office on
November 7 the candidates who are best qualified to address this
important issue.
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the entire release here...
FUDR
INTENT TO SUE HANCOCK BACKGROUND AND CLARIFICATION
In
response to the widespread channelizing and dredging that has been
done in the Township of Hancock after the recent flooding, on August
25th, FUDR filed a formal Sixty Day Notice of Intent to sue the Town
citing serious violations of the Federal Clean Water Act. This action
was taken after attempts to contact Town officials to explore
alternatives and stop the destruction, were unsuccessful. In the
ensuing weeks, as a result of this action, there has been considerable
controversy surrounding FUDR and the filing of the Intent Letter. Much
of this discussion has been emotional, much has been inaccurate, much
misunderstood and some misrepresentative. My hope, with this letter,
is to try to clarify and set the record straight.
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the entire letter here...
FUDR
FILES INTENT TO SUE
THE
TOWN OF HANCOCK OVER DESTRUCTION OF SPAWNING TRIBUTARIES
Sixty (60) Day Notice of Intent to Sue Pursuant to
Federal Clean Water Act – Dredge and Fill Rainbow and Brown Trout
Spawning Tributaries to the Upper Delaware River by the Town of
Hancock, New York
Protecting
Natural Reproduction is Key
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the letter here...
CONTINUED
WIDESPREAD CHANNELIZING
DESTROYS
ENVIRONMENT, TROUT HABITAT, ENDANGERS LOCAL ECONOMY,
THREATENS SPAWNING
IN
TOWN OF HANCOCK
In
the wake of the recent flooding, the initial reaction of many
communities along the Delaware River was to dredge or channelize the
nearby tributaries and streams. So
far, with one exception, none of these communities has undertaken such
a massive course of action. We
sincerely hope that’s because, as anxieties have somewhat relaxed,
there is a growing realization that the destruction caused by
channelizing tributaries would serve only to increase water velocity
and soil erosion - worsening future flooding. - while simultaneously
and needlessly destroying the environment. And we hope, there is a
growing awareness that there is a viable alternative – the
scientifically based floodplain/tributary restoration plan FUDR has
put forth.
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the rest of the story...
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the Pictures here
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FUDR's Tributary Restoration Plan
FUDR
TRIBUTARY/FLOOD-PLAIN
RESTORATION INITIATIVE
FUDR ADOPTS
TRIBUTARY/FLOOD-PLAIN RESTORATION INITIATIVE AS PART OF LONG TERM,
COMPREHENSIVE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN.
TOWN HALL, HANCOCK, NY – At a recent meeting of
state and local elected officials fro m New
York and Pennsylvania and
major conservation organizations from New York State, Pennsylvania and
New York City, the Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR)
announced a major long-term tributary and floodplain restoration
program for the Upper Delaware watershed to begin in early 2006.
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release..
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here to see the plan
Channelizing streams destroys spawning habitat
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CRAIG FINDLEY RECEIVES 2006
LEE WULFF CONSERVATION AWARD
"Established
by Joan Wulff in 2003, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum Lee
Wulff Conservation Award recognizes an individual who has made a
significant contribution to the conservation of wild game fish through
the protection of the water, catch and release and/or education
program for youngsters.
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here for full story.....
FUDR
PRESIDENT CRAIG FINDLEY RECEIVES AWARD FROM FIELD AND STREAM
Field
& Stream Magazine, the world’s leading outdoor magazine has
named Syracuse, New York resident Craig Findley as one of its Heroes
of Conservation recipients in their November issue.
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FUDR TO MONITOR TEMPS
ON THE UPPER DELAWARE
Although related to the rate of reservoir release, it is
the water’s temperature that is the single most critical factor to
the survival of wild trout. By
extension, the water’s temperature (accurately measured at the
appropriate locations) is then also vital to both fishing and to local
fishing related economies.
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the press release
IT IS NOT A QUESTION OF PEOPLE OVER
FISH
Dear Senator Bonacic,
I read with deep concern the statement in the
July 14th edition of the Times Herald-Record:
“When pressed about his priorities, Bonacic said, ‘People and homes over fish, that is the priority
we will be pushing.’ ” I truly hope that statement was made in the
emotion of debate over the recent and very tragic flooding, and that
it is not your genuine conviction. It is, most assuredly, not – nor
should it be construed as - a question of fish versus people
the
rest of the response
LEGAL STUDY COMMITTEE FORMED
Craig
Findley, President of the Friends of the Upper Delaware River,
announced the organization has formed its second study
group.
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story...
FRIENDS of the UPPER DELAWARE
RIVER
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to improve the flows and protect the
habitat of the famous Upper Delaware wild trout fishery through
consistent cold water releases from the Cannonsville Dam.
Click here to read our 12 point mission statement
EFFECT OF NON-MONITORED TRIBUTARIES AND
WEATHER
The temperature and flow of tributaries and springs
within the three main tributaries have a profound but unmeasured
effect on the temperature and flow in the designated trout management
sections. The Delaware River system spans hundreds of miles.
Local weather conditions have important, unpredictable and often
un-recorded effects on the waters under consideration.
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full statement...
FUDR
OPPOSED TO HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES
In a press statement issued March 31st,
New York Regional Interconnect, Inc. (NYRI), a new Albany based,
private company announced its intention to file an application in May
of this year with the New York Public Service Commission to develop,
construct, and operate a 200-mile, 400± kV high voltage direct current
(HVDC) transmission line extending from Marcy (Utica), NY to Rock
Tavern in Orange County, NY.
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PLEASE
VISIT FUDR'S SUPPORTER'S WEBSITES
A lot of people have put forth a lot of effort for this cause.
In light of that, we are asking you to visit their Organizations
and Businesses Web Sites. We encourage you to do your research
before you provide support, or purchase any product or service.
All we are asking is to consider including these organizations
and/or companies.
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here to see our supporters
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