Bill Bakke’s retirement from the Native Fish Society has just been announced this week; from the press release email –
Oregon City, OR | Effective January 1st 2017, Bill Bakke has retired from his 20 year career with the Native Fish Society. Mr. Bakke is the Founder of NFS and was also, at various times, its Executive Director, Director of Science and Conservation, Corporate Secretary, and a member of the Native Fish Society’s Board of Directors…
Bill started jousting for native fish well before it reached the consciousness of many most fishers and corporate sponsors, back when it was a labor of love. He and his generation of visionaries are and will be missed.
