CURRENTS!

November 2019 News & Updates

1// Upcoming Events

Patagonia Film Artifishal and short annual business meeting (the year in review & election vote)
 

DATE: Monday, November 18, 2019

TIME: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

LOCATION:  Belmont Studio Cinema 376 Trapelo Rd, Belmont

We are excited to announce GBTU will be screening Artifishal - join us to take action to protect our wild fish 

Watch the trailer here:  www.patagonia.com/artifishal.html

Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature.

Patagonia Boston has generously donated a few raffle items!

$10 advance purchase - https://tinyurl.com/fishbelmont

$15 at the door

Profits will support our Embrace a Stream study and other cold water conservation efforts.

Belmont Studio Cinema
376 Trapelo Rd, Belmont
Free Street Parking.
< 15 minute MBTA bus ride from Harvard Square

2// Event Recaps

Volunteers Trout Habitat Blitz

On Saturday, October 26, 2019 about 20 volunteers joined GBTU and the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA) for a culvert assessment study. This was an important first step in our study of Traphole Brook, one of the Neponset tributaries, and home to our “urban” trout populations. 

After a brief training the teams found culverts and crossings that are in good condition and some that an Olympic gold medalist brook trout would never be able to navigate. As Chris Hirsch asked, “Can Trout Cross the Road?” 

We identified opportunities to shore up the stream banks with new plantings and will be reaching out to the adjacent landowners.  Of course, we found trash and carried that out too. 



The next morning, on the way to the NepRWA volunteer appreciation breakfast, GBTU President, Rui Coelho hiked up one of these beautiful streams and caught and released his first “urban trout.”  He said it is truly special to have this beautiful stream within the greater Boston area.



Stay tuned for a warmer weather calendar of volunteer events to support our Embrace a Stream studies!
 

Want to volunteer? We always have a few roles to fill for one-time events or ongoing support. We would love to have you join us!

Please email us at:  rcoelho@gbtu.org or gqueenan@gbtu.org

Stay tuned for future emails and check out the GBTU website.  Also follow GBTU on  FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter for updates.  

Looking forward to a successful 2019 with our New Waters Partner, Volunteers, Members and all of your New Voices.

Plan your 2019 Fishing, Education, and Conservation Efforts for the Year!

November

Nov 18: FILM & Business Mtg: Patagonia Film Artifishal 

This film is about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature. We'll also have a quick election for new & continuing board members.

Belmont Studio Cinema

376 Trapelo Rd, Belmont

6:00 - 8:30 PM

January

Jan 17, 18 & 19 Marlborough Fly Fishing Show - Link

GBTU will be hosting a booth at the show. Swing by and say hello plus check out all the great exhibitors - many who donate to our annual fundraiser.

Royal Plaza Trade Center 

181 Boston Post Road West

Marlborough, MA 01752

Jan 20: Yellowstone Cutthroat Restoration and Volunteer Program with Paul Bunker

Union Street Cafe & Restaurant 

5:30 - 7:00 PM, Social; 7:00 - 8:00 PM Speaker