January 22, 2014 – Toronto, Ontario
Walter Oster was presented with a 2013 Recreational Fisheries Award on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 by Dave Burden, Regional Director General, Central and Arctic Region , on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
For many years, Walter Oster has been a tremendous contributor to, and advocate for, recreational fishing and conservation in the province of Ontario and especially for the development of urban angling opportunities in the Greater Toronto Area. He has a remarkable enthusiasm for fishing, and in particular for getting youth involved in fishing.
With a high level of personal commitment and passion, he has given freely of both his time and money to ensure youth have the opportunity to fish, by organizing fishing events, engaging partners, organizing meetings, connecting with politicians, and donating significant amounts of fishing gear.
Mr. Oster has made a career of supporting recreational fishing and what drives recreational fishing, and has had influence throughout Canada with his fishing and boating shows. His leadership has led to funding and support for fish enhancement, research, and scholarships for post-secondary students involved in conservation, outdoors and fisheries programs.
Walter Oster contributes to recreational fisheries for all the right reasons. He believes passionately in the value of fishing to the development of our youth, understands and values the conservation of our natural resources, and understands the important role that anglers can play as stewards of the resource. He has benefited from the resource and he truly “gives back.”
Rosaleen O’Mahony
Regional Communications Manager
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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