I know Rob, Nico, and I are, and I'm hoping there will be at least a few more of you who join us on this as well...

When I was at the lake on Monday, I had asked a few questions about the possible draining and such. The lake workers told me they were not allowed to comment, but instead, they gave me a contact number for a Mr. Charles Hardy. (510-287-0141 in case you want to speak with him directly). I called and taked to him for about 30 minutes yesterday. Very nice guy, who did not try to rush me off the phone.

In a nutshell, Mr. Hardy told me that there was going to be an initial meeting at Olinda School (somewhere near Kennedy Park, at the base of San Pablo Dam Res.) on Nov. the 17th (Weds), at 7PM, to discuss the future of the lake. He said that they were looking for people of all different interests to discuss there ideas and opinions. I know I sure have a few of my own ! (and talking about them has never been a problem for me :-) He said there would be people there from EBMD (who of course care about water sales), people respresenting the Ca DFG, and hopefully, a number of very interested, and informed fishermen.

Mr. Hardy also said that by being at this preliminary meeting, you would be able to have your name added to a list, so that you would then be kept informed about future meetings, and any progress on the dam rebuilding project.

This is pretty much all I know right now. So if you have any more questions, again Mr. Hardy's # is: 510-287-0141

Thanks for your attention to this matter,
Fish Chris

PS, Just remember..... If you don't go, and if the whole thing ends up going to crap, with Pablo never being opened for fishing again (a distinct possibility) you won't be able to say very much......