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The opening of Chehalis Fishing Trail, October 5th 2009
« on: September 22, 2009, 03:43:50 PM »
Chehalis First Nation and BC Federation of Drift Fishers are pleased to invite you to the official opening of the Chehalis Fishing Trail on Monday October 5th. Informal lunch will be provided at 12:00pm at the Chehalis Healing Center (Lhawathet Lalem) located on the banks of the Chehalis just over the Morris Valley Bridge across from the Chehalis Campground (follow signs). Ceremonial opening will take place at the campsite at 1:30pm.

The planning and construction of the trail was initiated by the Chehalis First Nations in coordination with the BC Federation of Drift Fishers, with significant input and support from Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Trade, Nature Trust and Ministry of the Environment. Funding was provided by the Fraser Basin Council and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

It was recognized some time ago that the diversion of the Chehalis River main flow was severely impacting angler access and trespassing on reserve land was increasing. The opening of the trail will dramatically improve angler access while maintaining the integrity of reserve property.

It is anticipated that the Chehalis trail will be a template for further cooperative efforts benefiting both First Nations and the recreational fishing community.

Please be part of this unique demonstration of cultures working together in enhancing fish stocks and providing fishing opportunities.
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Re: The opening of Chehalis Fishing Trail, October 5th 2009
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 03:55:50 PM »
Is the Trail the dike road that runs long the healing center? I was there in July/august and didnt see any trail on the native reserve....
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Re: The opening of Chehalis Fishing Trail, October 5th 2009
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 05:36:43 PM »
This is an excellent news. Thanks for the info.
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Re: The opening of Chehalis Fishing Trail, October 5th 2009
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 07:01:08 PM »
should we bring our rods to do some fishing while we are there? ;)
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Re: The opening of Chehalis Fishing Trail, October 5th 2009
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2009, 07:14:11 PM »
The trail head is not on the reserve,the trail was completed a while back,i walked  part of it this summer ,it is marked out with surveyors tape ,it is a good trail but you still have to do some bushwhacking on parts of it to get to the river .
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Re: The opening of Chehalis Fishing Trail, October 5th 2009
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009, 07:17:48 PM »
When searun and I walked it this past summer we still had to do some bushwacking like he said but we also had to look carefully for the trail. You could find yourself lost in there if you are not careful.
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Re: The opening of Chehalis Fishing Trail, October 5th 2009
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2009, 06:55:30 PM »
Did any one go to the opening of the trail?
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