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An important part of Genoa's success is directly related to its volunteers. Folks just like you who are interested in making an impact to save a species, tag a fish, spawn a northern pike, plumb a fish tank, or just help out in making the station more attractive to the visiting public. Usually, something is going on all year round that will interest volunteers from ages 14 to, well… older than dirt!

Housing

In July 2002, the hatchery acquired a brand new, 22-foot, surplus FEMA trailer that can supply temporary housing to volunteers who may not live in the commuting area. If this interests you, please contact the hatchery about availability.

Ongoing schedule

Jan – March

Mending and maintaining nets for river spawning season
Making host fish cages to stock juvenile mussels

March – May

River spawning season for northern pike and walleye

May – June

Lake sturgeon spawning, sturgeon fry arrive, feeding and care of the young sturgeon

July – September

Pond harvesting, lawn care, microtagging lake sturgeon fingerlings

October – Dec

Advanced fingerling harvest from ponds, fish distribution and stocking, and mussel host fish care

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service