davis_square | Conservation Volunteer Opportunity: Mystic River Herring Run (Reply)

I recently received an email forward about this event. It looks like a (somewhat messy) fun time. I won't be in town for the event, but thought that some Davis Square folks might be interested:

2009 Herring Brigade
"Can You Help Me? I need to get to the Upper Mystic Lake!"

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has issued a State wide ban
on taking Herring from their waters because of the fish's declining
population.

The Medford Boat Club and Mass Division Marine Fisheries are sponsoring our
5th Annual (and possibly last) "Herring Bucket Brigade."With the
assistance of volunteers we are going to help the Herring on their annual
plight to reach the Upper Mystic Lake to lay their eggs. Meet at the Dam
between the upper and lower Mystic lakes with your bucket.

ALL NETS WILL BE PROVIDED BY
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries

Friday, May 29th - 6 a.m. - noon
and
Saturday, May 30th - 6 a.m. - noon

Any questions contact Chuck Roche of the MBC
rochefam5@comcast.net

(MBC website: http://www.mysticriver.org)