Your membership also adds another voice to our efforts in protecting and enhancing aquatic habitats in the London & area community.
Welcome to the TRAA
Dedication Today for Tomorrow
"For the enhancement, protection and promotion of a viable,
multi-species fishery within the Thames River watershed.
East London Kiwanis Park Clean-Up (and a little fishing beforehand!)
Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 12:30PM until 2:30PM
Councilor Bill Armstrong will be hosting a Kiwanis Park Clean-Up on September 9th, 2017. The clean-up will take place between 12:30pm and 2:00pm, where there will be garbage bags, gloves and water provided.
Also helping out are London CAReS and the University of Western Ontario.
Bill Armstrong has been a guest speaker at one of our General Meetings as well as being a supporter of TRAA initiatives so let's make a good showing at this event. For more info check Bill's Facebook page.
We are also going to be fishing the Thames River in the morning before the cleanup. Meet us in the parking lot of the dog park beside the Pottersburg treatment plant at 8:00AM. This part of the river is usually pretty good for smallmouth bass, river redhorse and some monster carp. Gear up accordingly.
If you're doing the fish before the clean-up, be sure to bring some snacks and drinks for lunch.
TRAA General Meeting
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 7:00PM
This is our first meeting back from the summer hiatus so make sure you're on time to get a good seat!
There are many updates to go over concerning ongoing initiatives as well as some new projects and news for you to learn about.
As always, guests are welcome so bring your friends, neighbours, co-workers, extended family and any other friends of the Thames River watershed.
We meet at the Western Ontario Fish & Game Protective Association's clubhouse at 790 Southdale Road, London, Ontario. If you have questions please contact us.
"River of Evidence" Tee Shirt - Only a Few Left! Get Yours!!
TRAA member Ray Baxter, under his own initiative, had these tee shirts designed and printed.
What a great way to show your support for the Thames River and the decommissioning of the Springbank dam!
These quality tee's come in either black with white print or a very visible chartreuse with black print.
The cost is only $20 each with $5 going directly to the TRAA. What a deal and what a statement both fashion-wise and environmentally!
Get yours at any General Meeting or by Contacting Us.
Springbank Dam
Have You Really Thought About It?
The Springbank dam does not provide flood control or hydroelectric power.
This dam serves no purpose other than to back up a free flowing Thames River to a "standstill" for recreational watercraft.
When in operation, what Springbank dam does is cause significant adverse impacts to the ecology of the Thames River.
It negatively impacts the free movement and passage of fish and other aquatic species.
The Springbank dam disrupts the natural flow of water and sediment, degrading water quality.
Scientific studies have documented that the Springbank dam reservoir does not meet provincial water quality objectives for phosphorus and E. coli.
This poses a significant risk to local residents, visitors and wildlife species within and around the system.
The City of London proposes to repair the Springbank dam that has already been "refurbished" to the tune of a reported cost of over $6.8 million to local taxpayers.
Wouldn't you rather see your tax dollars going toward something that would benefit EVERYONE?
Wouldn't you like part of your generation's legacy to be a free-flowing and healthy Canadian Heritage River for all Londoners and their families?
ACT NOW!!
If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to Click Here to review and consider signing our petition to the City of London to encourage them to decommission Springbank Dam.
Local Businesses Step Up to Help Out the TRAA
The support of the following area business people is much appreciated
Members of the trout hatchery rotation know the woes we've had with lighting in the hatchery. Even with larger fixtures installed a few years ago, it was still frustrating on days when the mercury dipped below -15C and the fluorescent technology just teased us with its dull flicker. Enter Mike Jeffries of Guillevin Greentech in London with nice set of bright and dependable (and new!) LED fixtures. Once they were installed it was like working in well-appointed laboratory.
During the February General Meeting the TRAA voted unanimously to re-name the TRAA trout hatchery honouring Keith Wales' memory and his unselfish support of the TRAA's work in the London area, in particular Komoka Creek. Special thanks go out to Muma Manufacturing in St. Thomas for donating the beautiful laser-cut aluminum sign.
After cleaning up the area around the TRAA shed and trout hatchery, our trailer was quite full and needed to be emptied. A big 'thank you' goes out to Rick Vandersluis and Mike Seabrook of Try Recycling who allowed the TRAA to empty the trailer at their facility free of charge.
Before we could take the trailer to Try Recycling, we needed to get the spare tire for the trailer fixed. Pat Devincenzo, proprietor of Angling Sports, offered to get it repaired. Turns out the tire needed replacing and Pat took care of it.
Angling Sports also supplied cards for all TRAA members that entitle them to a discount equal to the tax on anything in the store.
Thanks Pat, your generosity is greatly appreciated.
TRAA Executives
| President Rob Huber |
Vice President Jeremy Beaton |
| Secretary Will Mulder |
Treasurer Randy Bailey |
Chairperson Paul Holmes |
TRAA Volunteer Committee Chairs
Trout |
Warmwater Pud Hunter |
Habitat Jeremy Beaton Paul Holmes Randy Bailey |
| Public Relations Rob Huber Randy Bailey |
Social |
Web Site Paul Noble |
| Hatchery Management | ||
| Adam Bengen Randy Bailey |