News
September, 2008
The West Coast of the United States is currently suffering from one of the worst collapses of the Salmon population we have ever witnessed in recorded history. The reason for this is a multitude of environmental conditions that "we as a society" must unite together to change if we are ever to save this precious resource.
The United Anglers of Casa Grande High School dedicate their time and effort to help protect the native Fall Run Chinook Salmon and their habitat in Adobe Creek. We spend countless hours searching and caring for these animals, maintaining our facility, and fundraising. We are able to keep our program in top operating condition through our fundraisers, as we are a non-profit group that does not receive any outside income. To accomplish our goal of reviving the salmon we need to have our facility running correctly. As the United Anglers enters its 26th year of success through dedication, hard work, and commitment we would greatly appreciate your help.
On November 1, 2008 we will be holding our annual fundraiser. Please help us continue our work by donating an item to be used at our fundraiser. We will kindly accept anything including seconds or returned items, as we have a silent auction along with raffle baskets that any item will help to complete!
Please know that we do realize that everyone is struggling due to the rapidly changing economy, but our work must still carry on. Any donations or support for our fundraiser would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your consideration
Tom Furrer
Instructor/Advisor
July, 2008
The American Institute of Public Service has honored Tom Furrer with a Jefferson Award for outstanding public service, recognizing his leadership and commitment to the Adobe Creek Restoration Project. He will be featured along with other local recipients on a CBS-5 television station this month. Award winners will be featured on the station’s news programs at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, noon on July 24 and 7 a.m. on July 26.
June 2008
Update: 22,000 Chinook Salmon hatched at our facility will be transferred to the Tiburon Salmon Institute’s grow-out pens in the San Francisco Bay. Students will maintain them in these pens until their release in October 2008.
Also, mark your calendar for our Annual Fundraiser November 1st. It will be at Lucchesi Community Center. Watch for further information!
May 2008
In May, 2008 we will be releasing our Fall Run Chinook Salmon with 200 Jr United Anglers in the San Francisco Bay.
On May 18th, we will be releasing thousands of our Salmon at Blackie's Meadow in Tiburon. This is a huge community event. Please join us!
On May 30th, we will be releasing the remainder of our Salmon into new pens in Tiburon, in cooperation with the Tiburon Salmon Institute.
We have seen a record return of Steelhead Trout to Adobe Creek this season! The neighbors and community have been a great support protecting them with us.