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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 | 3B Oregonians urged to sign up for SOLVE’s statewide Beach & Riverside Cleanup People can come togeth- er with thousands of Ore- gonians on Saturday, Sept. 25, for SOLVE’s Beach & Riverside Cleanup, in part- nership with the Oregon Lottery. Volunteer regis- tration is now live and all Oregonians, from Astoria to Brookings, Pendleton to Sunriver, are encouraged to sign up for this statewide cleanup event. For nearly four decades, SOLVE has hosted the an- nual Beach & Riverside Cleanup. SOLVE is a statewide nonprofit organization that brings Oregonians togeth- er to improve the environ- ment and build a legacy of stewardship. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model of volunteer action. To- A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. BARGAINS OF THE MONTH day, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, and to build a legacy of stewardship for our state. With the support of SOLVE, community lead- ers and partner organi- zations host restoration events, urban litter cleanup projects and beach clean- ups. Each volunteer project is aimed at caring for one of Oregon’s most precious resources, our water, from source to sea. Increasingly, Oregonians are sounding the alarm to protect freshwater. As more people become aware of the Western States drought crisis, more people want to step up and help where they can. Removing invasive plant species, nurturing native plants, and collecting litter are all easy ways volunteers can create a huge positive impact on Oregon’s water quality. Each piece of litter col- lected removes the possi- bility of it entering a nearby river, waterway, or storm drain, where it can eventu- ally make its way to the sea and contribute to our global marine debris crisis. Inva- sive plant species crowd out native plants and typically have shallow roots, leading to increased erosion and poor water filtration. “Just as SOLVE has done for decades, the Oregon Lottery values Oregon’s di- verse communities and our natural environment,” says Oregon Lottery Director Barry Pack. “By partner- ing with SOLVE for the Beach & Riverside Clean- up, we are able to give back to both. And as we like to say, ‘Together, we do good things.’” Interested community members are encouraged to visit solveoregon.org to see a list of volunteer proj- ects and sign up. All neces- sary tools and supplies will be provided. 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The OR num- bers are a boat’s license plate and registration decals are the tags that tell marine of- ficers if your boat is legally registered and to whom it belongs, similar to motor vehicles. Registrations are valid for two calendar years. “Oregon’s recreational boating infrastructure is funded entirely by boat- ers, so it’s really important for every boater out there to be currently registered,” says Randy Henry, Boating Safety Program Manager for the Marine Board. “On Au- gust 7 and 8, we’re checking everyone whose decals are expired or numbers are un- readable.” The Marine Board is funded by registration, title fees and marine fuel taxes paid by motorized boat- ers. No lottery, general fund tax dollars or local facility parking fees are used to fund agency programs. These fees go back to boaters in the form of boat ramps, docks, trailered parking spaces, re- strooms, construction and maintenance, and for boat- ing safety/marine law en- forcement services. “Any boat that is powered by a motor – electric, gas, diesel or steam – and all sailboats 12 feet and longer must be currently registered when on the water, even when docked or moored,” said Henry. This includes drift boats, inflatable rafts, stand up paddleboards or float tubes with an electric motor. Henry added, “Each boat registration brings in addi- tional funds from motorboat fuel tax and federal boating dollars. Registering a 16- foot boat provides $100.20 of funding, but results in additional matching funds of nearly $190, so this regis- tration fee results in $267 of revenue available to fund fa- cilities and marine enforce- ment.” Henry reminds boaters that if they’ve just purchased their boat or are in the pro- cess of registering it, be sure to carry the temporary reg- istration and present it to marine officers, just like ve- hicle registration. Boaters can renew their motorboat registration on- line at apps3.oregon.gov/ or by visiting their local reg- istration agent. Boaters can print a temporary permit af- ter successfully completing their transaction online. A registration agent will issue a temporary permit for an additional fee. If you need assistance renewing online, please contact the Marine Board at marine. board@oregon.gov or 503- 378-8587. 5 TIPS from page 1B dle boarders, sailors, wa- ter skiers and others that can make fishing a little trickier. Stay out late. Water tem- peratures will start to cool once the sun is off the wa- ter. While salmon and trout fishing is off-limits begin- ning an hour after sunset, you can fish for bass and other warmwater species throughout the night, Use long-nosed pliers or hemostats to back out a hook. If a fish is hooked deeply, cut the line near the hook. Revive fish (point them into slow current or move them back and forth until gills are working). When possible, let the fish swim out of your hands. waterbody. Often there are coolers spots where trout and other fish can take ref- uge from the warmer water. In rivers and streams, you’ll find cooler waters: In deeper pools, often at the head of a riffle. Within or just below a riffle or rapid, where water gets oxygenated as it tum- bles. Along shaded banks. In the waters just below cool water tributaries or underground springs. In stillwaters, look for: Deeper, cooler waters. Cool water inlets flowing into lakes and reservoirs. Shaded banks. Water shaded by water plants such as water lilies. 3. FISH DURING THE COOLEST PARTS OF THE DAY Get up early. Fish early in the morning when wa- ter temperatures are cooler and fish are more active. You might also beat the swimmers, kayakers, pad- 4. LAND FISH QUICK- LY, KEEP THEM IN THE WATER If you plan to release the fish you catch, landing fish quickly and keeping them in the water as much as possible will help them re- cover. Use the right-size gear and land fish quickly. The longer the fight, the less likely the fish will survive. Avoid removing the fish from the water. If taking a photo, cradle the fish at water level and quickly take the picture. Remove hooks quickly and gently while keeping the fish in the water. TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 1750 HIGHWAY 126 • DUNES VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER, FLORENCE, OR PHONE (541) 997-8024 SALE DATE: AUGUST 1 - AUGSUT 31, , 2021 SUMMER SPECIAL $1000 OFF THE FIRST MONTH RENT FOR MOVE IN DURING JUNE AND JULY Contact us today to set up a tour or to receive an informational packet DeAnn Hawkins, Community Relations Director (541)997-6111 DHawkins@spruce-point.com 5. CHECK BEFORE YOU GO ODFW tries to reduce angler impact on fish by adopting emergency regu- lations when conditions are severe. These can include: Hoot owl rules. Fish- ing may be closed in some locations during the hot- test part of the day. Lifting bag limits in loca- tions likely to go dry. In wa- ters that have been stocked, ODFW may encourage anglers to salvage as many fish as possible before the waterbody runs dry. Closures. When water temperatures are very high, ODFW may close some ar- eas to fishing until condi- tions improve. Summer drought and high temperatures also in- crease wildlife risks, and associated road closures. Check for fires and related road closures on Oregon’s interagency status map at wildfire.oregon.gov/Pages/ Recreation-Impacts.aspx. For more information, visit myodfw.com/fishing.
