WDFW states that Lake Sutherland, "could play an important role in rebuilding sockeye runs once the dams are removed", however they have not provided specific, measurable criteria to determine the conservation benefit of closing the lake. Less severe measures such as gear restrictions, possession limits, size restrictions, or closed seasons have not been considered as an alternative to a full 5-year closure. Even the 5-year number appears to be random, and as there has been no discussion regarding a timetable for periodic review of the continued need for the closure, the length could be longer.
When the dam removal is complete in 2014, our area will lose Lake Mills and Lake Aldwell permanently. If Lake Sutherland is closed, we will lose 3 lakes currently open to fishing.
Our area has been hit hard economically and many of our businesses and families are suffering. The lake offers an inexpensive recreational opportunity for residents and their use of the lake provides much needed income to local small businesses.
Thousands of Washington state residents fish annually at Lake Sutherland, which is currently open year-around. Additionally, there are over 300 houses on Lake Sutherland and during the summer those docks are filled with kids, parents, and grandparents fishing for the lakes abundant trout and Kokanee.
Tell the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission that there is no reason to close Lake Sutherland for fishing in 2011 when the dam removal will not be complete until 2014 and ask them to LEAVE LAKE SUTHERLAND OPEN.
* Before February 4, 2011, the sponsors of this petition will print the petition and all the signatures and comments and send them together with a handwritten final appeal to all of the WDFW commissioners and directors.
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January 21, 2011
January 19, 2011
We are approaching 250 signatures. Keep the momentum going until we hit this milestone.
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January 13, 2011
Getting close to 100 signatures now. Let's push this over the line today.
6 Comments
Leave it open!! We lost enough when the other lakes went. Enough is enough.
Seriously? Just put a slot limit on it. Closing the whole thing is just hurting the locals who do it right.
Keep the lake open!! We need the tourism money out here or the tiny businesses left will just fold up for good.
Total overreach by the WDFW. 5 years is a lifetime for a community that is already struggling.
The science just isnt there. Why shut it down completely when you could just cut the limits?? Makes no sense.
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WDFW states that Lake Sutherland, "could play an important role in rebuilding sockeye runs once the dams are removed", however they have not provided specific, measurable criteria to determine the conservation benefit of closing the lake. Less severe measures such as gear restrictions, possession limits, size restrictions, or closed seasons have not been considered as an alternative to a full 5-year closure. Even the 5-year number appears to be random, and as there has been no discussion regarding a timetable for periodic review of the continued need for the closure, the length could be longer.
When the dam removal is complete in 2014, our area will lose Lake Mills and Lake Aldwell permanently. If Lake Sutherland is closed, we will lose 3 lakes currently open to fishing.
Our area has been hit hard economically and many of our businesses and families are suffering. The lake offers an inexpensive recreational opportunity for residents and their use of the lake provides much needed income to local small businesses.
Thousands of Washington state residents fish annually at Lake Sutherland, which is currently open year-around. Additionally, there are over 300 houses on Lake Sutherland and during the summer those docks are filled with kids, parents, and grandparents fishing for the lakes abundant trout and Kokanee.
Tell the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission that there is no reason to close Lake Sutherland for fishing in 2011 when the dam removal will not be complete until 2014 and ask them to LEAVE LAKE SUTHERLAND OPEN.
* Before February 4, 2011, the sponsors of this petition will print the petition and all the signatures and comments and send them together with a handwritten final appeal to all of the WDFW commissioners and directors.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 21, 2011
January 19, 2011
We are approaching 250 signatures. Keep the momentum going until we hit this milestone.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2011
January 13, 2011
Getting close to 100 signatures now. Let's push this over the line today.
6 Comments
My family has been fishing this lake for 3 generations. You guys are taking away the only affordable weekend trip we have left.
Leave it open!! We lost enough when the other lakes went. Enough is enough.
Seriously? Just put a slot limit on it. Closing the whole thing is just hurting the locals who do it right.
Keep the lake open!! We need the tourism money out here or the tiny businesses left will just fold up for good.
Total overreach by the WDFW. 5 years is a lifetime for a community that is already struggling.
The science just isnt there. Why shut it down completely when you could just cut the limits?? Makes no sense.
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My family has been fishing this lake for 3 generations. You guys are taking away the only affordable weekend trip we have left.