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CCA FLORIDA
TAMPA CHAPTER |
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2007 BANQUET
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THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2007
JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AT CCA FLORIDA'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
FEATURING A RAFFLE, SILENT AUCTION & LIVE AUCTION
TICKET PRICE INCLUDES DINNER AND CCA MEMBERSHIP.
PLEASE CONTACT CCA REGIONAL DIRECTOR DAN ASKIN at (407) 854-7002 TO PURCHASE TICKETS, FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BANQUET, TO DONATE MERCHANDISE OR TO GET INVOLVED IN THE BANQUET ACTIVITIES FOR 2007.
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Advertise
in our Banquet Fishing Planner/Calendar
For
the 2007 Tampa Chapter Banquet we will again be preparing a Fishing
Planner with advertisement space, with useful fishing info like
tide tables, moon phases and major and minor periods, and more.
Make sure your business is seen each month by placing an ad in the
planner/calendar. It is sure to be a big hit. For more information
contact Mike Flynn at (813) 917-1400. |
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THE TAMPA CHAPTER PRESENTS THE
22nd ANNUAL TAMPA BAY "PHOTO ALL RELEASE CHALLENGE"
AT THE TAMPA BAY WATCH MARINE CENTER
3000 Pinellas Bay Way, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE 2006 CHALLENGE!
Friday and Saturday, September 22nd & 23rd, 2006
MORE ABOUT THE 2006 TOURNAMENT
SNOOK, TROUT AND REDFISH
Registration includes membership or membership renewal, dinner Friday night provided by Outback Steakhouse at the Captains meeting, awards dinner Saturday night by Crabby Bills Seafood, a bag full of tackle to be used during the tournament, a T-shirt, and more.
FANTASTIC RAFFLE
With items provided by our supporters such as WEST MARINE, BERKLEY, LEWIS ENVIRONMENTAL, TIGHT LINES TACKLE, WFLA NEWS RADIO, TAMPA TRIBUNE, Dozens of Lure Mfgs. and much, much, more.
MEMBERS WITH CCA CARD GET $25 FREE RAFFLE TICKETS
- Registration is $90 for anglers
- $30 for non-anglers and kids under 16
- All registered kids get tackle pack and certificate
For official rules and info call 813-238-2220
Plan now to attend next year's Challenge.
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TAMPA BAY WATCH
OYSTER BAR RESTORATION PROJECTS FOR 2006
Oyster Season is upon us and we're looking for volunteers to help build that oyster habitat! We are looking for volunteers and/or groups to help construct oyster bars at Ft De Soto Park in St Petersburg on these dates:
Friday, Feb 10
Saturday, Feb 11
Tuesday, Feb 28
Wednesday, March 1
More volunteer dates: Tampa Bay Watch Calendar
We need 20 - 40 volunteers each day and would appreciate your assistance in spreading the word among your work place, clubs, groups -- anyone who may be interested in joining the project as a team building exercise. We'll also gladly take individual volunteers. Please contact me to sign up for an event. (See below.)
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Volunteers transporting oyster shells for use
in construction of new, live oyster bars in Tampa Bay in 2002. |
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year's 4 day project at Ft De Soto Park has been designed to protect several
mangrove stands along the seawall at the campground. We will construct
the oyster bars by bagging fossilized shell and placing the bags in the
water to form a naturally shaped oyster bar/reef. The shell gives the
oysters a hard substance to settle and grow on. We like to build the habitat
in the winter months because when the water temperature reaches 68-70
degrees the oysters release their spat (larvae) into the water. These
millions of oyster babies float around the bay looking for a new home
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The oyster bars are constructed by bagging fossilized shell and placing the bags in the water to form a naturally shaped oyster bar/reef.
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Oyster bars break up wave energy and cause sediment to build up behind the bars. This helps stabilize the shoreline and prevent erosion. We've had a lot of success protecting coastal vegetation (including mangroves) by building the bars slightly offshore and following the natural contours of the coastline.
Besides erosion control, oysters also improve water quality by filtering
sediment and nutrients out of the water, up to 10 gallons per oyster per
hour! Their discarded nutrients fertilize sea grass beds making them healthier
as well. Oyster bars also provide shelter for small marine creatures and
attract birds interested in a tasty dinner.
If you or your group would like to join us on any of the above dates please
e-mail me or call today to sign up! |
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Kendall Sanderson
Environmental Scientist
Membership & Volunteer Coordinator
Tampa Bay Watch, Inc.
3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Tel: 727-867-8166
Fax: 727-867-8188
E-mail: KSanderson@TampaBayWatch.org
Website: http://www.TampaBayWatch.org
CCA Florida's Habitat Restoration Page
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State Office: 4061 Forrestal Ave, Suite 8 • Orlando, FL 32806
P.O. Box 568886 • Orlando, FL 32856
Phone: (407) 854-7002 • Fax: (407) 854-1766
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Advocacy Office: 905 East Park Avenue • Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 224-3474 • Fax: (850) 224-5199
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