52 - The Shenandoah Riverkeeper Jeff Kelble & Ff. John Odenkirk

On this episode of Fishing the DMV Jeff Kelble sits down with VDWR Biologist John Odenkirk to discuss fish, the health of the Shenandoah River, and some less known things that go on behind the scenes when river systems hit a downward spiral.  Jeff spent over 6 years guiding the Shenandoah River before heading up the Shenandoah Riverkeeper position for 8 years starting in 2006 when he saw the river taking a nosedive.  As Riverkeeper he built coalitions of river users, river related businesses, government officials and legal partners.  Jeff worked to write and enforce effective environmental laws and regulations, and employ a litigation and advocacy strategy which over ten years solved dozens of complex pollution issues threatening public use of the Shenandoah River.  This experience led to an opportunity to serve as the President of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network defending our Nation’s river for another 8 years.  Jeff is currently the owner and operator of Ashby Gap Adventures.  We as anglers rightfully get excited when a fishery is not producing quality catches but it’s important to know there are many folks working hard to advocate for this great resource!  Watch, listen, learn, and let us know your thoughts! Places you can listen to Fishing the DMV audio version:       https://www.buzzsprout.com/1893009          Fishing the DMV YouTube Channel:      https://youtu.be/n3c-CFvmpFg            Jake’s bait & Tackle website:        http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/        Jake’s bait & Tackle Facebook:      https://www.facebook.com/JakesBaitAndTackle/?ref=pages_you_manage             Fishing the DMV Facebook page:      https://www.facebook.com/Arensbassin/?ref=pages_you_manage             Fishing the DMV Instagram page:      https://www.instagram.com/fishingthedmv/?utm_medium=copy_link              #fishing #FishingtheDMV #bassfishingSupport the show