Guest speaker Steve Jones, lifelong angler and president of the Washington Council of Fly Fishers International, will share stories and insights from decades spent exploring the Columbia and its tributaries
CAMAS-WASHOUGAL — The Camas-Washougal Historical Society invites members and the public to dive into the fascinating history of fishing along the Columbia River at its next community program on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the AWPPW Building, 514 NE Dallas Street, Downtown Camas.
Guest speaker Steve Jones, lifelong angler and president of the Washington Council of Fly Fishers International, will share stories and insights from decades spent exploring the Columbia and its tributaries, from the coast to the Snake River and into Hells Canyon. Jones and his wife, Emily, have called Camas home for 35 years, and he brings both local perspective and statewide knowledge to the topic.
“Fishing has always been more than a pastime here – it’s a thread that runs through our community’s story,” said Julianne Lawrence, Director of the Two Rivers Heritage Museum. “From the Native peoples who first depended on the river to the generations who still cast a line today, this program reminds us how deeply connected we are to these waters.”
Jones’s talk will also touch on conservation efforts, including the push for Wild and Scenic River designation for several Olympic Peninsula rivers, a campaign vital to protecting the region’s remaining wild salmon habitat.
“We’re so fortunate to have Steve share his knowledge and passion,” Lawrence added. “Whether you fish, hike, or just love learning about our local heritage, this program will make you see the Columbia River in a whole new light.”
Light refreshments will be served, and a brief society business meeting will follow the presentation.
The Camas-Washougal Historical Society (CWHS) operates the Two Rivers Heritage Museum, open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October. During the museum’s winter maintenance closure, group tours are available by appointment. Call (360) 835-8742 to schedule.
CWHS welcomes new members and volunteers to help preserve and celebrate the stories that make our region unique. Learn more about the museum and upcoming programs at www.2rhm.com.
Information provided by Camas-Washougal Historical Society.
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