Gifford Pinchot National Forest

	USDA Forest Service Gifford Pinchot National Forest
For Immediate Release: June 11, 2008
Contact: Peter Frenzen (360) 449-7835

Kids Fishing Day A Success because of Generous Support of Volunteers and Sponspors

AMBOY, WA – On Saturday, June 7th the Mount St. Helens National Monument and Gifford Pinchot National Forest hosted a very successful Kids' Fishing Day Clinic at Merwin Reservoir. More than 200 kids participated, 400 people total. The event was part of our 20th annual observance of National Fishing Week. Activities include environmental education activities, fish t-shirt prints, face painting, casting contest, recreational fishing opportunities and prizes.

“The event was made possible through the efforts of an army of volunteers and generous donations from local businesses and community organizations,” said Tom Mulder, Monument Manager. “It’s great to see kids and their families outdoors enjoying the natural environment. We’re grateful for the generous support of the community and our sponsors,” Mulder added.

• Camas Moose Lodge #1042
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
• PacifiCorp
• Sportsman’s Warehouse
• Corwin Beverages
• Cowlitz County Fire District #1
• Fish First
• Urban Youth Group
• Broken T Guide Service
• Excavator Rental Services
• Livingston Mt. Alpacas
• Story Teller - Will Hornyak
• Mount St. Helens Institute
• Fisherman’s Marine & Outdoor
• Swift Community Action Team
• Trout Unlimited
• Water Resources Education Center
  
  

The Forest will host another fishing clinic this weekend on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Mt. Adams-Guler County Park in Trout Lake, Washington. For more information, contact Stephanie Caballero, with the Mt. Adams Ranger District, in Trout Lake at (509) 395-3419.

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Vancouver, WA
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument - Amboy, WA
Last Modified: Wednesday, 11 June 2008 at 15:47:33 EDT