Anglers Receives Award

On Saturday, 6 June 2009, Howard Johnson of the Cedars for the Au Sable

presented the following award to the Anglers of the Au Sable. 

"Cedars for the Au Sable", 
Huron Pines RC&D,

and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, recognize

 

Anglers of the Au Sable

 

for their participation in the

Mason Tract Norther White-cedar

Restoration Project

2004-2008

Thanks to each and every one of you!  This is in recognition of your participation.  Over 100 volunteers Anglers have participated in this effort over the last 5 years!  

 

Thomas Buhr is given the Riverkeeper Award - 6 June 2009

The Riverkeeper Award is given to an individual 

“In recognition for substantial and unselfish contributions to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the Au Sable River System.”  

Thomas is a great example of a person who has unselfishly given his time and effort to the preservation of the Au Sable River System.  He has been on the Board of Directors since 2003 and has been instrumental in the advancement of Anglers issues.  He has also been the editor of The RIVERWATCH and continues the tradition to enhance this publication.  If you see Thomas, please pass along your congratulations. 

 

Rusty Gates receives the Michigan Environmental Council 2009 Petoskey Prize for Environmental Leadership

Petoskey Prize for Grassroots Leadership
MEC inaugerated the Petoskey Prize for Grassroots Leadership in 2001. The prize is given annually to individuals whose commitment, creativity and courage have inspired others to safeguard Michigan's air, land and water for future generations. Winners are able to designate $5,000 to the Michigan environmental organization of their choice.

Here is what the Michigan Environmental Council had to say about Rusty:  "Quietly, tenaciously, and with courage borne of his convictions, Rusty Gates has spent a lifetime protecting and improving his beloved A Sable River.  That labor of love has earned him the 2009 Petoskey Prize for Environmental Leadership.  It is awarded to citizen heroes whose work protecting Michigan's natural heritage is marked by courage, commitment and creativity.

Gate has organized a nationwide network of experts and volunteers ready to respond when the alarm sounds.  They've won David-versus-Goliath legal battles with oil and gas developers, halted plans to pump contaminated water into the watershed, and turned out phenomenal numbers of volunteers for river cleanup days. 

Gates owns Gates Au Sable Lodge near Grayling and is an icon in the fly fishing community.  He was a driving force behind the successful establishment of 'no-kill' fishing along the 'Holy Waters' stretch of the river.  That controversial campaign earned him death threats, but has proved an unqualified conservation success." 

Anglers Receives Orvis Grant 

 

The Anglers of the Au Sable application for a conservation grant from Orvis has been accepted.  This is for stream habitat on the South Branch.  Orvis and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation will match funds donated for this project.  This is a three to one match, tripling your donation.  

 

Tap on the link.  You will see what this is about.  You can donate online at Orvis, or if you wish send a check directly to the Anglers.   Make sure you indicate on your check that this is for the Orvis Grant.  Send any donation to: Anglers of the Au Sable, 403 Black Bear Drive, Grayling, MI 49738.                     Orvis Conservation Grant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Russell of Great Lakes Images is the official photographer for Anglers of the Au Sable.  Our sincerest thanks to all that have contributed pictures.  With this note we acknowledge each and every one of you and appreciate your contribution.