We started the
Lake Marie shore line clean-up at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 18th.
The South Coast Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association,
Oregon participants included OJ Cortez, His son Evan, Shane Sejera,
Harold Ettelt, Joan Godin and Steve Godin. Radeena Lee, Park Manager,
provided Park Volunteer assistance and equipment to haul the
trimmings and debris to a remote location.
The objective of this project was to
increase shoreline fishing access along Lake Marie. Timing was driven
by Memorial Day visitors and Oregon Free Fishing Days (no Oregon
Fishing License required), June 6th and 7th. Lake Marie is
a beautiful lake surrounded by tall timber with easy access from the
Umpqua Lighthouse State Park and roadway. It is stocked with trout
periodically by ODF&W and will receive a fresh plant of trout,
just prior to free fishing days.
We started on the East side of the
beach and worked East. Much shoreline vegetation was removed, as well
as considerable in water woody debris. Fishing access along the North
East side of Lake Marie was increased by more than 150%! Large trees
were not removed and there are some whoppers still in the water to
get tangled up in. We did remove a considerable amount of fishing
line and lead sinkers from the lake. Lucky volunteers got to keep
some very well preserved fishing lures!
So, the South Coast Chapter, CCA,
Oregon and Park Volunteers cleared the way. Everyone who has had a
desire to try fishing young and old, should go to Lake Marie on
Sunday, June 7th for a Free Fishing Day. ODF&W will be
at the lake, along with Forestry Service, Gardiner, Reedsport,
Winchester Bay STEP, and the South Coast Chapter to help you have a
fantastic -time, enjoying the day and fishing.
