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PRESS RELEASE
Presented by Trailhead and Ottawa Riverkeeper
July 24, 2009 – Ottawa – Show your support for a clean and healthy Ottawa River by joining us at the 2nd annual Casting for Clean Water Fishing Tournament on Wednesday, August 12th 2009. From 6:00am to 7:00pm, participants will gather on Westboro Beach (Ottawa River Parkway) for a fun day of recreational fishing and a chance to win great prizes. A banquet barbeque and awards ceremony will follow. This self-propelled (canoe, kayak, etc.) event is hosted by Trailhead, with all proceeds benefiting Ottawa Riverkeeper. Participants are not permitted to use barbed hooks or live bait – every effort must be made to not harm the fish.
What: A charity “catch-photo-release” fishing tournament, in support of Ottawa Riverkeeper and a clean and healthy Ottawa River!
When: Wednesday, August 12th – fishing times from 6:00am to 7pm, BBQ to follow
Where: Westboro Beach, Ottawa River Parkway
Register: Register in-person at Trailhead (1960 Scott Street, Ottawa, ON)
Sponsors: Trailhead, Newport Restaurant, Bradley’s Insurance, Esprit Rafting, Salus, Werner, Ocean Kayak, Kelty, Necky, Esquif, Relais Camp de Base, Richardson Partners/Patrick Mullins, Kayak Angler Magazine, Wilderness Systems, The Heliconia Press
ABOUT OTTAWA RIVERKEEPER
Ottawa Riverkeeper brings people together to protect and promote the ecological health and diversity of the Ottawa River and its tributaries. Expert and independent, our organization advocates for responsible decision-making, public education, participation, access to information, and compliance with protective regulations, for the benefit of our river and our communities. http://www.ottawariverkeeper.ca
For more information, please contact:
Natasha Wilson
Communications Coordinator
Ottawa Riverkeeper
613-321-1120
communications@ottawariverkeeper.ca
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