On Saturday May 5th, (opening day of walleye season) the York Bassmasters, instead of fishing, spent the day working on a stream rehabilitation project.

In conjunction with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the York Bassmasters is a leading participant in the Bogart Creek Restoration project.

The club removed old fencing that is impairing the creek, cleared several types of invasive plant species, removed garbage and laid cloth fabric in preparation for tree planting.

In the fall of 2007, the York Bassmasters will be working on further enhancements including fish ladder repair and bank stabilization.

Bogart Creek is a cold water stream originating in the Oak Ridges Moraine where it eventually feeds into the Holland River and subsequently, Lake Simcoe.

The creek project is located at the Leslie Rd and Mulock Rd area of Newmarket.

For more information on the Bogart Creek Restoration:  http://www.lsrca.on.ca/BogartCreek/index.htm

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