On Sunday, March 27th, we gathered together to celebrate the derby winners, remember, give out some awesome prizes, and, most importantly, hand over a check to the Fraser Valley Watershed Coalition. Through the Wally Hall Boxing Day Derby, Wrap Up Raffle, and Wally Hall Jr. Memorial Steelhead Derby, there was a total of $30,060 raised. The FVWC will then turn this into anywhere from $90,000 to $150,000 via matching grants through public and private funding efforts. With that

However you look at it, this past year was definitely a challenge. In the fishing world, we at least were able to focus on some positive objectives to help out. Despite the low return this year of steelhead, plus the devastating conditions along the river, the Wally Hall Jr. Memorial Steelhead Derby efforts have had amazing results. As most of you know, we have committed to a huge effort to raise funds and awareness for ongoing habitat restoration projects on the Chilliwack /