A Q U A T I C E D U C A T I O N E F F O R T S
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A total of 40 fishing events, attended by 2,454 individuals, were
held in 2015. These events included 36 Family Fishing Night events,
two Carp-O-Rama events, and two Discover Ice Fishing events.
These events attract young families and children – potential new
and future permit buyers. The Trout in the Classroom program
expanded to 42 schools and 1,800 students (grades 2-12)
in 2015, thanks to a Nebraska Environmental Trust grant. By
hatching and raising rainbow trout, students learn about aquatic
ecosystems, water quality, aquatic life cycles, Nebraska fish species,
and recreational fishing. The Fishing in Nebraska Schools (FiNS)
expanded to 15 schools and 1,200 students (grades 4-12) in 2015.
Through this program, students learn basic fishing skills, including
necessary fishing equipment, techniques, fish identification, and life
history. In both programs, the students become familiar with the
role of Nebraska Game and Parks in protecting and managing the
state's aquatic resources.
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38 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission • 2015 Annual Report
