Our January newsletter is now available.
Here’s a summary of the NLFF January 2025 Newsletter:
Key Events & Announcements
- Annual General Meeting (AGM): Scheduled for January 14th, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Queen Mary Park Hall. Seven executive positions need filling, and a proxy form is provided for those unable to attend.
- Research Presentation: On January 28th, ACA biologist Jason Blackburn will present findings from electrofishing on the Oldman and Livingstone rivers.
Major Projects & Conservation
- Project Funding: Over the past 13 years, NLFF has received $416,000 in grants for various conservation efforts. For 2026, the club has opted not to apply for new grants, as existing work (like the Goldeye/Mooneye study) is under budget or can be covered internally.
- Wabamun Whitewood Site: The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is acquiring 3,200 acres of former coal mining land near Edmonton for conservation. Plans include stocking splake (a brook/lake trout hybrid) and cutthroat trout starting in late 2027.
- Ongoing Initiatives: The club continues to support Arctic Grayling conservation, “Kids Can Catch” events, and fly-fishing education.
Fishing Tips & Health
- AI Fly Recommendations: The newsletter features advice from ChatGPT on the best flies for Alberta brown trout, highlighting the Woolly Bugger, Hare’s Ear Nymph, and Adams dry fly.
- Health Benefits: Fishing is promoted as a way to improve cardiovascular health, boost Vitamin D, and provide meditative mental health benefits.
Would you like me to draft an email to the club president regarding the executive vacancies mentioned in the AGM section?