Post on 31-Mar-2015
TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM
NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Objectives Fish egg incubation projects are a
valuable education tool Students witness and participate in the
birth and early life stages of salmonids Students learn about the habitat needs
of salmonids Facilitates learning in science, math,
and other disciplines Fosters resource stewardship and
lifelong interest in natural world
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Coordinated through NDOW’s Conservation Education and Fishery Bureaus
Las Vegas Fly Fishing Club, Southern Nevada Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Truckee River Fly Fishers, Carson City Fly Fishers and High Sierra Fly Casters - Provided Volunteers & Sponsorship
It is not part of a fish stocking program It is not intended to enhance existing fish
populations or start new ones
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ANGLER EDUCATION
It is an outstanding EDUCATION PROGRAM
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ANGLER EDUCATION
Program
The Process Equipment and Setup Critical Water Quality Elements Monitoring and Care Troubleshooting Props and Support Tying It All Together
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
The Process
October to November- Schools apply for the Chillers and Eggs
Applications are sorted by regional educational needs and approval is given to schools who qualify
December- Teachers will be notified approximately one month prior to delivery, dates varies with stock availability
Egg deliveries will be at specific locations and teachers will be responsible for pick up
Egg to fry and release
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ANGLER EDUCATION
EQUIPMENT AND SETUP
Varies according to cooling and air circulation system chosen
Setup demonstration Potential pitfalls
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
An aquarium and cooling unit (chiller), simulates the natural habitat for trout reproduction.
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ELEMENTS
Biofilter Temperature PH Ammonia Dissolved Oxygen Pollutants and Chlorine
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ANGLER EDUCATION
MONITORING AND CARE
Monitoring the Incubator Monitoring Development Troubleshooting Fry Release
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Fry ReleaseNevada Department of Wildlife
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ONLINE RESOURCES
Registration for the schools Regional TIC class training dates Egg Request and Delivery
Notification Curriculum and Setup instructions E-mail updates Conditions of Volunteer Service
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ANGLER EDUCATION
SUPPORT
Props & Web Sites www.ndow.org /learn/TICwww.troutintheclassroom.orgCurricula and Support ActivitiesExample Activities Other Curricula
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
NDOW - Learn & Participate - Trout in the Classroom.mht
NDOW - TIC Website
NDOW - Learn & Participate - Trout in the Classroom Aquarium.mht
NDOW - Learn & Participate - Trout in the Classroom - Life Cycle.mht
NDOW - Learn & Participate - Curriculum.mht
Equipment List www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht
Home www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht
Teachers www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht
Lesson Plans www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht Technical Information www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht
Trout Unlimited - TIC
Troubleshooting www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht
Library www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht
State-Specific Resources www_troutintheclassroom_org.mht
TYING IT ALL TOGETHER
Kids Angling Clinic Community Stewardship Projects Streamside and Hatchery Field
Trips Rod & Reel Clubs Nevada Interpretive Sites Adopt a Watershed Classroom Projects
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Adopt A WatershedNevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Nevada Interpretive SitesNevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Rod and Reel Clubs
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Streamside and Hatchery Field Trips
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Community Stewardship Projects
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Kid Fishing Clinics
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Workshops for Rod and Reel Clubs
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ANGLER EDUCATION
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
Classroom Projects
Nevada Department of Wildlife
ANGLER EDUCATION
And the coolest part:
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ANGLER EDUCATION
The Fish
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ANGLER EDUCATION