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Reclamation C.A.S.T. For Kids Makes Fishing Fun at Black Canyon Dam near Emmett, Idaho

Media Contact: John Redding, (208) 378-5212, jredding@pn.usbr.gov
Erika Lopez, ealopez@pn.usbr.gov

For Release: August 14, 2006

Children with a wide range of disabilities will have the opportunity to reel in a good time as they join some enthusiastic volunteers during the C.A.S.T. for Kids event scheduled for Saturday, August 19, at Black Canyon Park near Emmett, Idaho.

C.A.S.T., which stands for Catch a Special Thrill, offers children with disabilities and terminal illnesses an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing. For some kids, this is their first experience fishing, said Erika Lopez of the Bureau of Reclamation's Snake River Area Office. For the volunteers, its a great opportunity to be part of a special experience that these children will remember for a lifetime.

The children invited range in age from 7-16 years old and have a variety of physical or developmental disabilities and, in some cases, a terminal illness. Each participant will receive fishing gear, a tee shirt, and a hat, Lopez said.

The State Bass Anglers societies work under the large umbrella of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. Volunteers from the Idaho BASS Club will provide fishing boats and expertise to assist novice anglers. The morning fishing events will be followed by a barbecue lunch.

The Gem County Sheriffs Department will be assisting by providing emergency services for the event. Partners include: C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation, Idaho BASS Club, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Black Canyon is located on East Black Canyon Highway, northeast of the town of Emmett, Idaho.

For more background information about the program, contact Shari Kohlbecker at Bureau of Reclamation, Suite 100, 1150 North Curtis Road, Boise ID 83706-1234 or (208) 378-5050.

For more information about the August 19 event, contact Erika Lopez at the Snake River Area Office at (208) 383-2254. In the event of rain the C.A.S.T. event will be canceled.

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