TRAA Links
Sites of Interest to the 'ConserFishinist'
Conservation
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Carolinian Canada - Carolinian Canada is a network of leaders growing healthy landscapes for a green future in the Carolinian Zone, Canada’s extraordinary far south, in the spirit and practice of reconciliation. They connect science, community and business for healthy ecosystems and climate-smart neighbourhoods from Toronto to Windsor, Ontario.
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Friends of the Thames / Thames River Cleanup - The Friends of the Thames has been organising and promoting the Annual Thames River Cleanup every spring for the past 14 years. Environmentally concerned volunteers, landowners, clubs, organizations and municipalities have come together during Earth week to help clean up portions of the Thames River watershed areas. Check out their Contacts page to find out who or what organization is cleaning up your favourite section of the Thames River.
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London Environmental Network - "London is known as one of the greenest and most resilient cities in Canada". LEN builds participation, collaboration, and capacity in the London community to co-create positive environmental change.
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Nature London - Nature London (McIlwraith Field Naturalists) is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of nature. The organization works to protect threatened natural areas and takes action on other issues affecting the local environment.
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North Shore Steelhead Association - The primary concern of the founding members was the protection and enhancement of the north shore migratory Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) fishery, but their foresight led to the inclusion of all coldwater species in our constitution. This, by default, includes all species that use Lake Superior tributaries in their life cycle.
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Ontario Streams - Ontario Streams is an environmental charity dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of streams and wetlands, through education and community involvement. They work closely with numerous communities, landowners, and school groups to develop lasting partnerships in education and environmental stewardship.
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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters - The OFAH is a grassroots, nonprofit, nongovernment, membership based organization – the largest of its kind in Canada – with a mandate to support fish and wildlife conservation and time honored traditions of fishing and hunting.
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Stream of Dreams - Stream of Dreams is an eco-education program that teaches entire schools and their communities about their local watershed, streams, rivers, and the ocean. We promote behavioural change to conserve and protect water, empower youth to make positive environmental impacts, and create a community art legacy. It’s science, it’s art, and it’s fun!
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Trout Unlimited Canada - A registered Canadian charitable organization who's mission is to conserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and their coldwater resources for current and future generations.
Support These Local Fishing and Related Retailers
- Angling Sports - 681 Highbury Ave N, London, ON N5W 4L4 (519-649-7429)
- Lambeth Rod & Tackle - 2404 Main Street, London, ON N6P 1R2 (519-652-5598)
- John's Fly Materials - 96 Rectory Street, London, ON N5Z 1Z9 (226-270-9029)
- Angling Outfitters - 684460 Road 68, Woodstock, ON N4S 7V7 (519-539-5494)
Fishing Clubs and Other Related Links
- Ian Colin James - This late, great friend of the Thames River and the TRAA was a Fly Fisherman, Tyer, Guide, Instructor, Author, College Prof', Artist, Raconteur, and Man About Town.
- Western Ontario Fish & Game Protective Association - The oldest, and still one of the most viable, conservation clubs in the London area. It's also where TRAA meetings take place.
- Forest City Fly Fishing Club - The meeting place for London fly fishers. Learn everything about all things fly fishing. Also great friends and supporters of the TRAA.
- Fish On!! London Ontario Anglers - This is a Facebook group for anglers in the London and surrounding areas who'd like to share their fishing pictures, fishing techniques as well as all their fishing tales. They promote a fun, friendly - and most importantly - a FAMILY environment.
- Forest City Bassmasters - Activities include hosting fishing tournaments, guest speakers and events, and conservation activities with a focus on fun, friendship, learning and friendly competition.
- Real-Time Hydrometric Data - Explore real-time river levels and flows (discharges) before you plan your fishing or canoe/kayak trip.
- KW Fly Fishers - A non-profit fly fishing club for over 30 years in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, active in concerns regarding the conservation of fisheries wildlife, as well as dedicated to promoting and educating the sport of flyfishing.
- Match Angling Club of Ontario - An interesting site with lots of info' on match angling, a growing aspect of our sport in North America.
- SOTTO Fly Fishing Club - This club organizes a series of fun fly fishing competitions across Ontario, one of which is the Thames River Open.
- Thames River Paddling Routes - The aim of this website is to create a single source for accessing information for paddling the Thames River.
Please Note:
The links appearing on this page have been included for the interest of TRAA members and other like-minded individuals. We do our best to monitor what these sites offer as content. If you are concerned with any aspect of any of the linked sites, please contact the Webmaster. Sites linked to this page that are deemed unsuitable for any reason, at the sole discretion of the TRAA, will be removed without notice or explanation. Like-minded organizations wishing to have their sites linked to this page may contact the Webmaster. Your site's suitability for linking to this page is a decision made solely and strictly by the TRAA.