Who can attend NCTC courses and how much is tuition?
NCTC courses are open to any interested students who meet the pre-qualification standards set forth for each class. While college credit is available for many courses, most students are environmental or technical professionals who are looking for career enhancement training. NCTC does not offer degree programs. Tuition fees are assessed for NCTC courses. For current tuition rates go to the Tuition/Fees page. For lodging costs please go to the
Where do I find out about events being held at NCTC?
NCTC offers Monthly Community Lectures and Free Seminars. Click here to go the Community Lectures page.
How can I get a copy of the NCTC Annual Catalog and Quarterly Schedule Updates?
You can email our publications officer, John Fisher to request a catalog. Please provide Name, Agency Name (if applicable), Address, City, State and Zip. Also, let us know if you'd like to be added to our mailing list to receive the NCTC Training Catalog annually and the Quarterly Schedule Update or if you'd just prefer a one-time mailing
How can I reach someone who is attending training at NCTC?
You can call our Front Desk to reach a guest at NCTC. The number is 304/876-7403 or 304/876-1600. Also each guest is supplied voice mail with their room phone.
What is the mailing address for NCTC?
The NCTC Mailing Address is:
US Fish and Wildlife Service, NCTC
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, WV 25443-9713
Where can I get information about employment with the US Fish & Wildlife Service?
Job listings for the Department of Interior and other federal agencies are located at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
Where can I get information about employment with my state Department of Natural Resources?
You can get information regarding West Virginia Department of Natural Resources at the following URL: http://www.dnr.state.wv.us/
Performing a search with your web browser on your state name along with Parks Department, DNR, Recreation or Employment can access other state Department of Natural Resources websites.
Where can I get information about inclement weather policies for NCTC?
We get our share
of inclement weather at the National Conservation Training Center. NCTC inclement weather information and policies are located at http://training.fws.gov/weather.html.
Where can I get information about supporting conservation education?
The Friends of NCTC actively supports the mission of the National Conservation Training Center by supporting NCTC community outreach programs and extending the reach of this world-class facility.
Learn more about the Friends of NCTC at
http://www.refugenet.org/nctc/friends.html.
