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The 2004 Award recipients are:
- Mr. Rick Amsbury
- Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society
- Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland
- Severn Sound Environmental Association
- Yukon Fish and Game Association
Mr. Rick Amsbury
Rick Amsbury (posthumous award) was a strong advocate of recreational fishing and fisheries conservation in Canada, and a key organizer of many fishing-related events and programs. As Executive Director of the Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation, Mr. Amsbury worked tirelessly to make National Fishing Week a reality. He was also a strong supporter of children's fishing programs, such as the "Kids and Cops" fishing program, which uses promotional ads and educational materials to make it fun and easy for kids to go fishing.
Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society
Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society (KICS) is a non-profit community-based society, established in 1980, that maintains a 10-hectare property and interpretive facility adjacent to the Shuswap River in the interior of British Columbia. KICS is dedicated to improving salmonid stocks and the knowledge base of the general public to restore, protect and preserve this pristine resource. From a Fisheries and Oceans Canada public involvement initiative, the interpretive centre has developed into a model of excellence in ecological education and community stewardship. Partnering with government agencies, industry, First Nations and other non-governmental organizations, the society has played a proactive role in regional habitat restoration, research and community-outreach living. Through the KICS, public involvement efforts and the collaboration of many others, a chinook salmon sport fishery has been re-established on the Shuswap River and Mabel Lake systems.
Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland
Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland (SAEN) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the enhancement and improved management of salmonid populations in Newfoundland and Labrador. Formed in 1979, SAEN educates the public on the value of salmonid resources and works in partnership with government agencies to improve fish stocks. The association was the first non-profit community group in Atlantic Canada to undertake the stocking of a river that historically did not have a naturalized population of Atlantic salmon. As a result of this work, two Newfoundland rivers have seen a rise in their salmon populations.
Severn Sound Environmental Association
The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) was founded in 1997 to clean sources of water pollution and restore fish and wildlife habitat in Severn Sound, near Georgian Bay, Ontario. The association aims to improve water quality and restore a healthy, balanced aquatic environment by providing community-based, cost-effective environmental management of the Severn Sound watershed and surrounding area. The SSEA's Tributary Rehabilitation and Erosion Control Program rehabilitated stream and river habitat and improved water quality by restricting livestock access, stabilizing stream banks, and planting native trees and shrubs along valley lands.
Yukon Fish and Game Association
The Yukon Fish and Game Association endeavours to ensure the sound management of fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation resources in the best interests of all Yukon residents. The association is involved in numerous projects, including renovations to the Yukon Rapids Fish Hatchery and Fishway viewing facilities, which contribute to its success as the number one tourist attraction in Whitehorse. As a strong advocate of live-release fishing, the association sponsors numerous workshops and forums. The association also educates residents on the value of local resources, promoting sportsmanship and outdoor recreational safety in the community.
