Conservation

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“York Bassmasters is committed to the conservation efforts as initiated by B.A.S.S. and Ontario Bass Nation (O.B.N) in protecting bass fisheries ensuring its future for generations to come.”                                                                York Bassmasters through its social media resources, provides its members with continual informative material as to keep them educated on latest conservation initiatives and practices as to ensure its membership are sensitive to such concerns as it may impact bass fisheries while they are out fishing themselves or even in their day to day activities. Efforts are undertaken to have speakers attend meetings to speak to conservation efforts and concerns. Further and most Importantly, the club continually tries to establish community partners with local municipal, provincial federal and private agencies to make them aware of the clubs willingness to provide volunteer assistance in any related initiatives or projects these groups may have in their strives toward conservation.

B.A.S.S. Conservation Mission                   For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. and the grass-roots B.A.S.S. Nation have remained focused on issues related to fisheries and aquatic resource conservation. The B.A.S.S. Conservation Program is a driving force behind progressive, positive change on critical water resource and access issues: Fisheries Management, Habitat, Aquatic Nuisance Species, Aquatic Vegetation Management, Angler Access and Tournament Fish Care. B.A.S.S. is more than tournaments, a magazine and a membership; it’s decades of demonstrated natural resource conservation efforts. B.A.S.S. Conservation works with government agencies to develop sound management. Conservation works with government agencies to develop sound management policies that protect and enhance aquatic resources. We partner with the industry and conservation community to ensure that government policies provide for these resources without compromising sportfishing opportunities. B.A.S.S. Nation members provide substantial volunteer efforts to enhance fisheries resources and protect our sport. B.A.S.S. is renowned for state-of-the-art tournament fish care and the legendary publication Keeping Bass Alive!

YORK BASSMASTERS CONSERVATION PARTNERS TO DATE:

PAST CONSERVATION PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Bruce Lindsay Pond, Newmarket, Ontario
Remove garbage and invasive weed species, planted aquatic plant, trees and shrubs. Bass transfer to Bruce Lindsay Pond.

Lake Simcoe, Cooks Bay Transfer Tournament
Congratulations to all the members of York Bassmasters who showed up competed and helped out with the Cooks Bay Transfer. The transfer was a geat success and all of the 25 largemouth made it there safely and alive. Also a big thank you to the mayor of Newmarket for treating the club to dinner and drinks. On behalf of York Bassmasters we Thank You.

Bogart Creek, Newmarket, Ontario                                                                                   Removed garbage and invasive weed species, planted trees and shrubs. Erected bird & bug houses next to ponds to promote naturalization.                             

Article: “The Bogart Creek Restoration Committee teamed up with community members and the York Bassmasters at the Bruce Lindsay Retention Pond to help the area thrive. They planted a number of trees and greenlife, and the Bassmasters plan on introducing pan fish and bass into the pond. The BCRC plans on planting in this area for a couple years to come, so soon this lovely little area just off Leslie will be flourishing. Think this is a great cause. Keep an eye out for the next BCRC event and get involved.” …snapd.

Magna Centre Pond                                                                                                             Removed garbage and invasive weed species, planted trees and shrubs. Erected bird & bug houses next to ponds to promote naturalization.

Jackall PitchIt Campaign                                                                            Thanks to all the members of York BassMasters for participating in the Jackall Pitch It plastics recycling campaign. Our efforts led to 45.45 pounds of used plastic baits being diverted from our waterways. The campaign certainly shed light on how a few discarded plastic baits can add up in weight. Hats off to all the other clubs for their efforts as well.

Rogers Reservoir/Ghost Canal Wetland Restoration Project.                                     York Bassmasters received a Healthy Land Award from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for their hard work protecting Lake Simcoe. The group volunteered at 3 tree planting events over the past year, helping to plant more than 1,000 trees and shrubs at the newly constructed wetland at Rogers Reservoir. The project continues.

M-T-M Conservation Association / Clear Your Gear.ca

With the collaborated efforts of York Bassmasters, M-T-M Conservation Association and Clear Your Gear.ca, four fishing line receptacles at Tiny Marsh and one fishing line receptacle at Matchedash sites were installed. This will in assist in ensuring the proper disposal and recycling of discarded fishing line and help prevent the entanglement of the fishing line with any wildlife.