Fishing Management at Zandvlei...

[BuzzLiteBeer]

"There will be a meeting on Monday 19 July at the Imperial Yacht Club from 18.00 to 21.00 to discuss the preparation of a plan for the management of Zandvlei.

Zandvlei was recently included on the list of priority estuaries in the Cape Floristic Region.

The development of a management plan for it is being supported by CapeNature and the City of Cape Town in collaboration with other relevant authorities.

To attend the meeting, or if you are unable to attend but wish to receive information about the process, call Lynn Jackson on 021 790 3076. Alternatively send email to Jackson on lynnj@cybersmart.co.za"

[BuzzLiteBeer]

www.350.org is an organization which pioneers projects like the October 'global work party' all over the world.

People will put up solar panels, dig community gardens and send a strong message to our leaders: 'If we can get to work on solutions to the
climate crisis, so can you.'

Here in Muizenberg, on the east bank of the Zandvlei estuary we will be putting their words into practice by helping the Zandvlei Nature Reserve restore a rather environmentally-unfriendly berm.

Along with 350.Org, Zandvlei Trust and the Muizenberg and Lakeside Ratepayers Association will be there.

We will be gathering around the playground on the east side of Zandvlei Estuary on Sunday, 1st August from 10h30 to sundown.

Tyres need to be removed and 350 plants endemic to this area will be planted in the place of those already there which are not from this area and definitely need to be removed.

Cassandra Sheasby, Manager of the Reserve and Neil Major from Cape Flats Fynbos Nursery wil be there to guide us.

You are invited to bring your gardening tools: spade, fork, gloves, wheelbarrow, picnic, children, dogs, cats and spend some time/whole day on Sunday, August 1st, starting at 10h30.



I appeal to you to join us on Sunday. It promises to be a good day weather-wise too. This is your chance to show just how much you care for your future regarding the Vlei. Should you not wish to assist with the planting, you are welcome to pop along with a small donation. R10 a plant will pay for much needed irrigation to ensure these plants survive.

A member of Zandvlei Trust Committee will be collecting at the site from 10h30. Cassy and Neil started the ball rolling by donating R100.



Let's better that on Sunday. Or better still EFT your donations to the Zandvlei Trust Bank Account; ABSA savings account 116 774 453, Tokai Branch: 632 005. Be sure to add your reference for our Treasurer: BERMZV

D G Muller - Chairman

[BuzzLiteBeer]

"There will be a meeting on Monday 19 July at the Imperial Yacht Club from 18.00 to 21.00 to discuss the preparation of a plan for the management of Zandvlei.

Zandvlei was recently included on the list of priority estuaries in the Cape Floristic Region.

The development of a management plan for it is being supported by CapeNature and the City of Cape Town in collaboration with other relevant authorities.

To attend the meeting, or if you are unable to attend but wish to receive information about the process, call Lynn Jackson on 021 790 3076. Alternatively send email to Jackson on lynnj@cybersmart.co.za"

CAPE Estuaries Programme: Development of an Estuarine Management Plan (EMP) for the Zandvlei Estuary,
Muizenberg, Cape Town

Send me a PM if you are interested in receiving the 10 Page report.
(A bit lengthy to post here.)
It must be noted that decisions made here affect recreational use of Zandvlei (read fishing) amongst other things.

Zandvlei Situation Assessment :
http://www.zandvleitrust.org.za/pdf/...2010%20rev.pdf
Zandvlei fish study project:
http://www.zandvleitrust.org.za/art-...ne%202010.html

[NeilRowe]

Interesting report. A couple of points I picked up on. It seems that rainbow trout were an introduced species once upon a time. This could also explain the fact that rainbows (or steelheads) were once netted off Muizenberg.

A good point is that the nursery function appears to improving. (That is, if we can keep agent Smith away from the place) Hopefully more baby Lichia Amias will manifest themselves in the future.

Water quality wrt coliform is marginal for activities such as windsurfing. Therefore not a good place to wade without waders (probably similar to the Vaal).

They are intending introducing bylaws to regulate activities such as "loud music" and methods of fishing, amongst others. Good idea, in theory. Time will tell how effective policing of said bylaws will be.

[swsmith]

i dont waste my time with the guppies,if i do by chance hook one,i leave him on the line as live bait....ON DAD!

[BuzzLiteBeer]

International Coastal Cleanup day comes around on Saturday 18th September.

Below is a message from John Kieser, National Co-ordinator for the Plastic Federation of SA explaining the purpose of the annual international clean up day.

And there is a lot happening in Muizenberg.

A team of volunteers from Woolworths and participating schools will be picking up litter from Sunrise Circle to the Coastal Park.

Another team of volunteers from UWC will be clearing litter from Surfers Corner to Dalebrook.

And a third team from Muizenberg High School is cleaning in between.

If you would like to contribute to these efforts please contact John Kieser at john-kieser@plasfed.co.za

Phone: 021 591 5512

Cell: 073 775 8561


25th Annual International Coastal Cleanup.
Saturday - September 18, 2010.
At a beach, river or stream near you!

Please help South Africa to become cleaner and healthier by removing litter from our beaches and rivers on the 18th of September. When you join us, you'll be joining a worldwide movement of ocean-lovers who are turning the tide on ocean pollution. Last year alone, nearly 400,000 volunteers (from over 100 countries) collected more than 3.2 million kilograms of litter from the oceans and waterways.

In South Africa, 16 000 volunteers in the four coastal provinces removed more than 10 tons of litter in 2009 during the week prior and on the International Cleanup day.

And it's a good thing, litter is one of the most widespread pollution problems we face — but it's also entirely preventable, and cleaning it up is fast, easy, and fun.

Litter in the ocean isn't just ugly — it impacts everything. It can make the ocean more vulnerable to impacts from climate change, coastal development, and overfishing. It impacts local economies, seafood industries, and recreation, and reduces our access to beaches.

There are Cleanup sites all over South Africa — including inland waterways, streams, and dams — throughout the month of September, because, no matter where we live, we're all connected to the ocean. And litter that falls from our hands hundreds of kilometres away finds its way to the ocean, too.

Turning the tide on litter is one of the easiest ways to help protect the ocean. Together, we can solve the problem of ocean trash and prevent its most serious impacts. Please contact the local coordinator or the national coordinator if you would like to help clean our beautiful country.

National Coordinator: John Kieser

Plastic Federation of South Africa

john-kieser@plasfed.co.za

www.cleanup-SA.co.za

[dlampert]

International Coastal Cleanup day comes around on Saturday 18th September.

Below is a message from John Kieser, National Co-ordinator for the Plastic Federation of SA explaining the purpose of the annual international clean up day.

And there is a lot happening in Muizenberg.

A team of volunteers from Woolworths and participating schools will be picking up litter from Sunrise Circle to the Coastal Park.

Another team of volunteers from UWC will be clearing litter from Surfers Corner to Dalebrook.

And a third team from Muizenberg High School is cleaning in between.

If you would like to contribute to these efforts please contact John Kieser at john-kieser@plasfed.co.za

Phone: 021 591 5512

Cell: 073 775 8561


25th Annual International Coastal Cleanup.
Saturday - September 18, 2010.
At a beach, river or stream near you!

Please help South Africa to become cleaner and healthier by removing litter from our beaches and rivers on the 18th of September. When you join us, you'll be joining a worldwide movement of ocean-lovers who are turning the tide on ocean pollution. Last year alone, nearly 400,000 volunteers (from over 100 countries) collected more than 3.2 million kilograms of litter from the oceans and waterways.

In South Africa, 16 000 volunteers in the four coastal provinces removed more than 10 tons of litter in 2009 during the week prior and on the International Cleanup day.

And it's a good thing, litter is one of the most widespread pollution problems we face — but it's also entirely preventable, and cleaning it up is fast, easy, and fun.

Litter in the ocean isn't just ugly — it impacts everything. It can make the ocean more vulnerable to impacts from climate change, coastal development, and overfishing. It impacts local economies, seafood industries, and recreation, and reduces our access to beaches.

There are Cleanup sites all over South Africa — including inland waterways, streams, and dams — throughout the month of September, because, no matter where we live, we're all connected to the ocean. And litter that falls from our hands hundreds of kilometres away finds its way to the ocean, too.

Turning the tide on litter is one of the easiest ways to help protect the ocean. Together, we can solve the problem of ocean trash and prevent its most serious impacts. Please contact the local coordinator or the national coordinator if you would like to help clean our beautiful country.

National Coordinator: John Kieser

Plastic Federation of South Africa

john-kieser@plasfed.co.za

www.cleanup-SA.co.za

Thanks for the info Garnet, I unfortunately will be fishing on that day

[BuzzLiteBeer]

........ The the best of my knowledge there are now no angling clubs or any organised angling body interested in the Zandvlei estuary or the Marina waterways, .....

.... Yes the estuary does seem to be "dead" but I am sure that anglers would be interested if they knew we were planning to improve things ......

..... forward this email to the CT flyfishing groups to find
out if they are still interested in fishing at Zandvlei.....

This is quite a serious statement to make and implies quite a few things down the line for fishing of any kind at Zandvlei. I will be meeting with Pierre de Villiers of CapeNature on behalf of CPS and flyfishers interested in the future of Zandvlei soon. Pierre de Villiers is the Programme Manager for Marine Protected Areas, Islands and Estuaries and the Co-ordinator of the CAPE Estuaries Programme. He has specifically requested input from the Flyfishing community wrt future fishing management policies at Zandvlei.

I'm appealing to everyone interested to supply me with topics for discussion, concerns, moans, gripes etc. so that I can take them up at the meeting.

I know I've requested this before but I need all the catch statistics anyone has for any species (especially Leeries.) going back as far as possible using ANY fishing method. Numbers, length, time of year is the most important info.
I've had an undertaking from Pierre de Villiers that a "mouth management" policy will be put in place to keep the info confidential.

I"ve lost the original list of guys who were prepared to participate in the past.

I can only remember Stephen Smith and Sean Mills off the top of my head.

This may be the last chance for any of us to have a say in the future management of Zandvlei.

Please send me a PM or email if you would like to participate.

We would like to limit future scenes like this...... (Yes it is a Zandvlei Leerie.)

[Umhlangarox]

I know you could also speak to Liam Surridge and Kyle Keefer they will have some information for you!

[BuzzLiteBeer]

I know you could also speak to Liam Surridge and Kyle Keefer they will have some information for you!

Thanx man. I think they were on my original list.