Kokanee
Power is a 501(c)3 Non-profit Corporation (Federal Employer Identification
No. 77-0486825). We submitted Articles of Incorporation under the
laws of California as the "Central California Inland Fisheries, Kokanee
and Salmon Foundation, Inc." on July 1, 1998. We are incorporated
for the specific purpose of conducting educational, research, and
enhancement activities regarding California Sport Fisheries. Our efforts
focus on the Kokanee and Chinook Salmon programs in the inland waters
of California. Our primary program is assisting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in their
ongoing efforts to maintain viable populations of these fish in public
waters. We also offer cooperation and support to other private and
public organizations with similar goals, strive to encourage public
awareness and support for Kokanee and Chinook Salmon Fisheries, and
promote fishing as a family activity.
How
We Got Started
In July
of 1989, the CDFW dropped all funding for raising and stocking Kokanee
Salmon in California waters. In response to this action by the CDFW, a
Sacramento-based non-profit organization "Project Kokanee"
was formed to provide the CDFW with the volunteer manpower and funds
needed to keep these fisheries going. Most of the present-day Kokanee
fisheries exist due to the efforts of this group.
On a
winter evening in 1997, a group of 8 friends gathered at Alcorn's
Sporting Goods in Fresno. A discussion among them over the need to
improve the Kokanee and Chinook Salmon fisheries on the east side
of the San Joaquin resulted. They concluded that another foundation
similar to "Project Kokanee" was needed to address problems
with these fisheries. This group contacted their friends and invited
them to a meeting to discuss the formation of an appropriate organization
and evaluate support of San Joaquin Valley fishermen. The meeting
was held on June 3, 1998 and Kokanee Power was formed. Out of the
32 individuals attending, 30 joined the organization and a president,
most of the club officers, and an initial board of directors were
elected.
A Historical Day For Kokanee Power
On Friday, June 17, 2005
Kokanee Power signed a contract with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife granting
an annual $5000.00 Dollar donation. Congratulations
to all Kokanee Power members your the ones who make this donation possible with your continued support.
For more
information, contact us at info@kokaneepower.org