Mark Angelo Releases a Taimen Back Into the Eg River

"The Eg River and its major tributary, the Uur, are located in north central Mongolia close to the Russian border. These are two of Asia's most beautiful rivers and they sustain one of the last great runs of taimen, the world's largest salmonid. As a result, these rivers are now attracting fly-fishermen from overseas in large numbers." Mark Angelo

For the past four decades river conservationist Mark Angelo has traveled on hundreds of the world's waterways, including the storied Nile, Mekong, Amazon, and Yangtze. Many of his travels and experiences are highlighted in his new Riverworld presentation that premiered in Vancouver on September 25, and which will be held in other North American cities in coming months.

Celebrating the International Year of Fresh Water, Riverworld focuses on river travel, the threats confronting rivers, and the plight of many river-based indigenous people and cultures throughout the world.

Angelo is the head of the Fish, Wildlife, Recreation Department at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and is an Order of Canada recipient for his river conservation efforts.
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