Salmon Stocking Volunteers Needed
by Kathy Meyer
The Westfield River Watershed Association needs volunteers to help stock salmon fry in the Westfield River and its tributaries on April 17 and May 1. The salmon fry stocking is part of the effort to restore Atlantic salmon to the Westfield River. The fry stocking takes about 4 hours and can be fun for the whole family. Bring water, a light lunch and river boots or waders, if you have them. On April 17 we will meet at 8:00 AM at Westfield State College (at the entrance to the Commuter Parking Lot) and will be stocking in the Westfield and Granville areas. On May 1 we will meet at 8:00 AM at Gateway Regional High School in Huntington and will be stocking in the Huntington area. For further information visit our website at www.westfieldriver.org or call Kathy Meyer at (413) 568-4252.
Are you interested in helping, but busy on these days? The State is stocking every day except Sundays from April 12 through May 5 and you can volunteer directly with them. Helpers are especially needed during the week. You can contact Caleb Slater via email or call him at 508-792-7270 (extension 133) for a complete list of dates and meeting places. Stocking dates for the Westfield Watershed (with meeting points in the Westfield area) are also avaiable at www.westfieldriver.org/events/salmonsched04.html. |
