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In Memory of Bob Busch

April 29, 2019Uncategorizedinternet@plumislandsurfcasters.org

Long time PI Surfcasters member passes away

Bob Busch, a Hampton resident and longtime PI Surfcasters member, passed away late last week unexpectedly. Bob was an active member frequently attending meetings and our annual banquet where he generously donated the drinks for many years. As a boat fisherman, his knowledge was unsurpassed as he caught many 50+lb keeper stripers. It was at his request we employ the American Littoral Society to help with the MRWC’s work to get waste water facilities to give advance warning of discharges into the Merrimack. He will be missed.

Bob was also an advocate for organ donations and was very active with New England donrs. He spoke to the club about being an organ donor and many club members signed up as organ donors after his passionate presentation.

For more on Bob, please click on this link: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seacoastonline/obituary.aspx?n=robert-david-busch&pid=192708441&fhid=4699

Sewage Release Alert for September 18, 2018 Storm

September 20, 2018Uncategorizedinternet@plumislandsurfcasters.org

The Merrimack River Watershed Council has reported a large sewage release by Lawrence, MA. See the article here. In addition to Lawrence, the MRWC will try to report on releases from Lowell, MA; Haverhill, MA; and Manchester, NH. As noted in the cited link, only Nashua, NH is required by law to make timely notifications to the public of sewage releases.

Please be aware of limiting contact of people and pets to Merrimack River water over the next several days. See the cited article for more details.

PISC on Facebook

September 19, 2018Uncategorizedinternet@plumislandsurfcasters.org

The club has its own public Facebook page here.

http://www.facebook.com/PlumIsland-Surfcasters-500256293450398/

There is no need to ask to join the Facebook page. There are some other Facebook groups calling themselves “Plum Island Surfcasters” but they are not associated with our club. Look for our club logo (the gold shield with a black image of a surfcaster) to identify our club’s Facebook page.

Aug. 4: Merrimack River kayaking trip and ice cream stop

August 2, 2018Events, Uncategorizedinternet@plumislandsurfcasters.org

Saturday, August 4, 9:30 a.m.

Start/finish: Southwell Field Boat Ramp

Wotton Street, North Chelmsford

Kayak and canoe trip sponsored by the Merrimack River Watershed Council — an easy 2.5-mile journey up the Merrimack River from North Chelmsford to Sullivan Farms, a legendary homemade ice cream shop along the banks in Tyngsborough, then back down the river to North Chelmsford. We’ll meet at the Southwell Field boat ramp at the end of Wotton Street in North Chelmsford at 9:30, returning between noon and 1 p.m. Total distance on the water: a little over 5 miles. Bring a kayak or canoe, a paddle, a personal flotation device, a hat and sunscreen, shoes or flipflops you don’t mind getting wet, and, for ice cream, cash (no credit cards). Trip leader is MRWC Executive Director Rusty Russell. Questions? rrussell@merrimack.org. It is sponsored by MRWC, with a generous donation from Enel Green Power.

From the Merrimack River Watershed Council–reprinted by permission.

Founded in 1976, Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) is dedicated to promoting a clean and accessible Merrimack River and watershed. As “the voice of the Merrimack,” the Council’s mission is to protect, improve, and conserve the Merrimack River watershed for people and wildlife through education, recreation, advocacy, and science.