| Outreach programs that the Lahontan NFH Complex is involved with are important avenues to inform the public and our stakeholders about the Lahontan cutthroat trout restoration program, the legacy of the native Lahontan cutthroat trout, and the enhanced recreational fishing opportunities the program provides. The following represents a snapshot of current outreach programs we are involved with in the surrounding communities. |
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Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Open House |
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Two hundred people attended this year's open house event. Boy Scouts were trained as tour guides, and led tours as people arrived. The tour included several special displays. Kid's Fishing Derby and High Sierra Fly Casters participated. |
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Kids' Fishing Derby in Gardnerville |
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This annual event is produced by the local community on the first weekend in June. The hatchery provided 1,000 large Lahontan cutthroat trout, set up an aquarium, and provided several volunteers. About 4,000 people attended. The hatchery has participated since 1992. The derby occurs during the FWS National Fishing Week. |
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Truckee River Day - California |
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The Lahontan NFH Complex has participated in the Truckee River Day celebration since it began 8 years ago. This is an important partnership effort with the Truckee community, sharing common goals of healthy, functioning river habitats and native species conservation. The community has been a supporter of the variety of efforts implemented by the Lahontan NFH Complex, from Lahontan cutthroat trout studies to flow management and the development of the Recovery Implementation Plan for the Truckee River . The hatchery has provided Lahontan cutthroat trout fingerlings for the last step in the 3-day habitat restoration event. Children are provided cups which they use to release the native trout into the Truckee River , symbolizing what healthy habitats can do to support important conservation activities. |
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Kokanee Salmon Festival |
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The hatchery provides and staffs a display and aquarium at this two day US Forest Service event. We have participated for over 12 years. |
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Douglas High School Natural Resources Class (FFA) |
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Hatchery staff helped set up a system for raising trout at Douglas High School . The hatchery provided Lahontan cutthroat trout fry which the students raised to 8". Students participated in fish culture at the hatchery. The hatchery also provided eggs for a trout in the classroom program. This is a new program. |
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High Sierra Fly Casters in Gardnerville |
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The LNFH Complex gave a presentation on the Walker River Basin Recovery Implementation Program including habitat restoration, fish management, and recreational fishing activities currently ongoing in the basin. A subsequent presentation was given on Lahontan cutthroat trout broodstock. The Fly Casters have been engaged and informed about the Lahontan cutthroat trout program in the Walker Basin since our efforts began in 2000. |
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Gardnerville Elementary School Career Day |
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A presentation was given to 60 students. We've participated in this event for 7 years. |
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Washoe Tribe Environmental Day |
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The hatchery displayed live Lahontan cutthroat trout and other materials during a work day at Clear Creek near Carson City , Nevada . About 40 people attended. It was the first year for this event. |
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CC Menely Elementary School Science Fair |
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The hatchery provided two judges for science projects submitted by all in grades 3 through 6. It was our 7th year participating. |
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CC Menely Elementary School Invention Convention |
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The hatchery provided a judge for projects submitted by young inventors. This was a new event for grades 3 through 6. |
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UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) Trout in the Classroom |
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UC Davis coordinated this program through the Lahontan NFH Complex as part of the newly established Tahoe basin Lahontan cutthroat trout restoration program. The trout in the class room program serves 10 classes around Lake Tahoe and provides key information and education to local communities about their native trout. Hatchery staff gave presentations on culture techniques at teachers training and at most of the schools. |
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Washoe Tribe Earth Day |
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Hatchery staff manned a display, 50 students attended. We've participated for 2 years. |
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Environmental Science Day - Sand Harbor State Park - CA |
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Hatchery staff manned a display, 75 people attended. We've participated for 2 years. |
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Tour groups in 2007 and number of attendees |
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| Willow Spring Center |
10 |
| Young Marines |
30 |
| Pinion Hills Elementary |
50 |
| Douglas Cnty Rec |
65 |
| Land of Oz Nursery |
15 |
| Linda's Nursery |
24 |
| Boy Scouts Trp 10 - Reno |
10 |
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