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ECO-CONSCIOUS DESIGN FOR RESPONSIBLE ANGLERS.
Invasive species such as mud snails and didymo have become a growing threat to the health of trout populations and aquatic ecosystems throughout the world. And, unfortunately, anglers have played a part in the spread, unintentionally transporting them among different watersheds on their wading boots and other fishing gear. The problem is now well-known in the fishing community and at Simms, we’ve taken the matter to heart. That’s why Simms has introduced their new CleanStream™ design. CleanStream™ is a design philosophy that runs through the Simms line of wading boots. It doesn’t refer to any specific product or feature. Rather, it describes a combination of features Simms has employ to assist anglers in doing their part to prevent the spread of invasive species. Products with the Simms CleanStream™ design feature materials that are more resistant to “hitchhiking” organisms and have less exposed stitching, fewer ridges and pockets that could potentially hide stowaways. In addition to making fishing gear easier to clean, Simms encourages all anglers to inspect and clean their gear after every outing to help prevent the spread of ANS.
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Aquatic Nuisance Species On Sept. 14, 2008, Simms announced that it would phase out felt soles on all of its wading boots, sandals and shoes by 2010. The reason is simple: Felt soles absorb water, which can carry aquatic nuisance species and fish-killing diseases like didymo, New Zealand mud snails and whirling disease. “We know felt is not the only material that has spread invasive species and disease,” Simms® president K.C. Walsh said, “but felt is surely part of the problem. At Simms, we’ve decided to be part of the solution.” Learn more about Simms' StreamTread footwear here.
Aquatic Nuisance Species - Info & Contacts
Press Release: SIMMS URGES VIGILANCE AGAINST AQUATIC INVADERS
Whirling Disease Foundation  | The Whirling Disease Foundation, part of Trout Unlimited’s Cold Water Conservation Fund, was established in May, 1995 with a mission to manage the threat of whirling disease to trout, salmon, and steelhead. The Foundation supports field and laboratory research on a national scale and helps host and organize an annual whirling disease/aquatic invasive species science meeting. Merged into TU in October 2007, the Foundation is working to develop a broader cold water aquatic invasive species program within TU.
Learn More here. |
Trout Unlimited  | Trout Unlimited’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. TU accomplishes this mission on local, state and national levels with an extensive and dedicated volunteer network. TU’s national office, based just outside of Washington, D.C., and its regional offices employ professionals who testify before Congress, publish a quarterly magazine, intervene in federal legal proceedings, and work with the organization’s 125,000 volunteers in 500 chapters nationwide to keep them active and involved in conservation issues.
Learn More: http://www.tu.org |
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!  | "Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!" is a widely recognized national campaign that aims to inform anglers and recreational water users alike about the hazards of aquatic nuisance species and the impact they can create.
Learn More: http://www.protectyourwaters.net |
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