EPA Fines Military for Underground Petroleum Storage Tank
Violations at West Point

(New York, N.Y. – Feb. 23, 2010) The U.S. Army and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service failed to comply with critical environmental laws related to underground tanks used to store diesel fuel, gasoline and used oil at the West Point Garrison in New York, according to a complaint issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Both military branches failed to monitor, test and keep records for their underground petroleum storage tanks. Leaking underground storage …

DEC SLATES THREE “STATE OF LAKE ONTARIO” MEETINGS
Biologists to Update Status of Lake’s Fisheries
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced three public meetings to discuss Lake Ontario fisheries. The annual “State of Lake Ontario” public meetings will be held in Niagara, Monroe and Oswego counties during March.
The State of the Lake Ontario meetings provide an opportunity for the public to interact with the scientists who study Lake Ontario fisheries. Lake Ontario, its embayments and its tributaries support thriving populations of fish, including a variety of trout …

You should be here! Bob is tying a ‘Solomon Floating Nymph’ … that’s what he calls it. What will he tie next? Bob ties custom trout flies, has a guide service, and does casting instruction. He also is big on antique fishing and bamboo fly rods. If you have any question shoot him an email at bohemianflyfish@aol.com

Mark Your Calendars!!! Rochester New York’s premier fly tying event.
The 3rd annual Guys, Flies & Pies fly tying night will be held on February 20th 2010! Bring your vise and your appetite!!! Join in on a night of fly tying, pizza (that’s where the pies comes in), door prizes, and more!!!
Midwest Custom Fly Rods again will be providing rods for the raffle. If you didn’t see the rods last year (a sweet 5 weight) you’ll get your chance this year!
Date: Feb 20th 2010
Time: 3pm – Midnight
Location: Rochester NY Map
Cost: …

Tony Malagisi, the Fish and Game Chairman of the Oatka Conservation Club and 15 year member of the Seth Green Chapter, needs your help to stock the Oatka.
There are 3 different opportunities to join in and help. The first will be near the end of March, the second will be around mid-April, and the last approximately mid-May. You can volunteer for as many or as few as you desire. There are several stocking roles that you can participate in so everyone is welcome to sign up. The exact dates will …