2017 Salmon Enhancement Derby
Westview Marina & Lodge
The 14th annual Salmon Enhancement Derby takes place this coming weekend, August 25 & 26, at Westview Marina & Lodge in Tahsis, with thousands of dollars in prizes & cash to be won.
"We are excited to announce that this derby has now raised over $350,000 over the past 13 years, and we are proud to say that our Westview Marina Salmon Enhancement Derby raises the largest amount of funds that go towards enhancement, than any other privately operated derby on the island!” stated John Falavolito, owner of Westview Marina & Lodge. The fundraising this year will go to support salmon enhancement in six regional rivers, stream and river rehabilitations, and support two highschool hatchery study programs.
Tahsis Salmon Enhancement Society's target release of salmon fingerling is 500,000 Chinook and 250,000 Coho for spring 2018. Funds raised also go to the Nootka Sound Watershed Society, to be used to further the Society's efforts at salmon enhancement, by supporting the cost of increasing production of Chinook salmon by 1.1 million fish at the Conuma Hatchery, for a total production of 4.3 million Chinook fingerlings released this spring.
Special thanks go to our major sponsors: Bradley Smokers, Redl Sports, and Endurance Marine from Vancouver; Breakers Marine/Suzuki Canada, Great Canadian Super Store, Canadian Tire, Grieg Seafood, Lordco Auto Parts, and Coastal Mountain Fuels of Campbell River; Gibbs/Delta Tackle of Vancouver; Scotty Marine from Victoria; and Shock Wave Seats from Sidney, who all provided significant gifts.
Westview Marina & Lodge in Tahsis, B.C. can be reached at (250) 934-7672, (800) 992-3252, or info@westviewmarina.com - http://www.WestviewMarina.com
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