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Reclamation Hosting Annual C.A.S.T. for Kids – Let’s Move Outside Event at Henry Hagg Lake
Media Contact:
Michael Williamson, (208) 378-5071, mwilliamson@usbr.gov
Sandra Ferguson, sferguson@usbr.gov
For Release: August 29, 2014
FOREST GROVE, Ore. - Children with a wide range of special needs will have an opportunity to enjoy a day on the water with some enthusiastic volunteers during the C.A.S.T. for Kids/Let's Move Outside event on September 7 at Henry Hagg Lake, located 30 miles southwest of Portland off State Highway 47.
C.A.S.T., which stands for "Catch a Special Thrill," offers children with special needs a chance to enjoy a day of fishing and boating under the guidance of local experts.
This C.A.S.T. event is also part of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move Outside " initiative. The First Lady's goal is to solve the problem of childhood obesity by encouraging children to increase physical activity on America's public lands and waterways, and eating healthier.
Participants and volunteers will meet at Boat Ramp C on Henry Hagg Lake.
"For some of these kids it will be their first experience fishing," said Sandra Ferguson, Regional Coordinator for Reclamation. "It is a great opportunity for volunteers take part in an experience that these children will remember for a long time."
The children range in age from 7-16 years old and will each receive fishing gear, a tee shirt, and a hat.
Volunteers from the Oregon BASS Club will provide fishing boats and expertise to assist novice anglers. The morning fishing events will be followed by a barbecue lunch hosted by several local Kiwanis Clubs. The Gaston Fire Department and Forest Grove Fire and Rescue will be assisting by providing emergency services for the event.
Partners include: C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, Bureau of Reclamation, Oregon BASS Club, local Kiwanis Clubs, Tualatin Valley Irrigation District, and the Washington County Parks.
In case of rain, the C.A.S.T. event will be canceled.
For more information about this and other C.A.S.T. for Kids - Let's Move Outside events contact Sandra Ferguson, Regional Coordinator at (208) 383-2206 or visit http://www.usbr.gov/pn/cast/ .
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