Futurefish Foundation – Improving the future of recreational fishing

	August 2009

	Follow Futurefish on Twitter That's right, you can now follow Futurefish Foundation on Twitter. Follow the link to get News as it happens: http://twitter.com/Futurefish_Fdtn
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	July 2009

	Barra in Hazelwood update Futurefish would like to acknowledge the contribution that the Australian Government has made to the project through the Fisheries Research Development Corporation's Tactical Research Fund which will fund the risk assessment for stocking Barramundi into Hazelwood Pondage
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	June 2009

	Futurefish welcomes new Fisheries Consultative arrangements Futurefish Foundation congratulates the Brumby Government on getting the Primary Industries Legislative (Ammendment) Bill recently approved in Parliament allowing Fisheries Victoria to consult more broadly with Victoria's recreational fishers. Read more in our newsletter....
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	June 2009

	Subscribe to our Newsletter To read all the Futurefish Foundation news as it comes to hand, why not join up as a member and you will recieve our newsletter with all the latest news. Click the "Membership" link and see how easy it is to join.
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	May 2009

	Futurefish Forums Futurefish successfully conducted two recreational fishing forums on establishing a marine stocking plan for Victorian coastal waters. To read the results of the forums, click on the Forums menu....
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	May 2009

	New Reefs for Port Phillip Bay 3 new reefs have been installed by Fisheries Victoria in Port Phillip Bay. GPS co -ordinates are as follows: Aspendale (E 145°04.616’ S 38°02.168’) Seaford (E 145°05.953’ S 38°05.245’) Frankston (E 145°05.479’ S 38°08.483’) To read more info and get the corner GPS marks for each reef, click on the Projects menu....
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Events: 2009

March 3rd

Presentation to Gippsland Anglers on Barra in Hazelwood project

March 4th

Presentation and stocking request for Barra in Hazelwood project

March 5th

Channel Deepening meeting with POMC

April 21

Futurefish Foundation Sponsors – Tuna fishing day at Portland

April - May

New Reefs being installed in Port Phillip Bay

May 12

Apollo Bay Recreational Fishing Forum – Establishing a marine stocking program

May 13

Traralgon Recreational Fishing Forum – Establishing a marine stocking program

May 28

Channel Deepening meeting with POMC

May - September

Football season – Go Saints

September 4 - 6

Melbourne Fishing and 4X4 Show – Melbourne showgrounds

October 11th

Kids come try fishing at Casey Fields

October 18th

Mates day on the Bay

November 8th

Futurefish Foundation Sponsors - Snapper Fishing Day

Welcome to Futurefish Foundation

Futurefish Foundation is a non-profit charitable organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing recreational fishing in Victoria through a range of initiatives including environmental, educational and fish stocking projects as well as projects that improve fish habitat, access and facilities.

The Foundation prides itself on having introduced more than 12,000 children to recreational fishing, and recently provided more than 3000 fishing rods and reels to children throughout Victoria. The Foundation has also released more than 3 million fish into Victorian waters as well as rehabilitate numerous waterways to improve fish habitat. Futurefish works closely with the Victorian Government to provide innovative and sustainable fishing ideas that will improve and grow recreational fishing in Victoria

It is estimated that the Foundation has introduced recreational fishing to over nine thousand children, their families and our friends with disabilities;

It has enhanced fish stocks with the release of nearly 3 million fish and has played a vital rolel in the rehabilitation of numerous fisheries;

Commissioned independent research into the environmental impacts and economic comparisons between commercial netting and recreational fishing in Victoria's bays and inlets;

The Foundation plays an important role in teaching children and youth, our dedicated fishers of tomorrow, sustainable fishing practices and the appreciation and respect of our wonderful environment.

Futurefish is proud to be associated with the companies who have a commitment to the future of recreational fishing.

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As a member you will be kept up to date with Futurefish’s upcoming events, activities and fundraisers as well as being provided with information on project progress and information on what the Foundation is working on.

You will also be given the opportunity to participate in a voluntary survey from time to time so that we can find out what you think the issues are that are facing recreational fishing in Victoria

Futurefish Foundation is a registered Environmental Organisation eligible to receive tax deductible donations.

This status is provided by the Commonwealth Governments Department for the Environment and allows Futurefish the opportunity to receive corporate sponsorship as well as public donations to put towards our project work with an environmental focus.