Proper trailer backing techniques are included as part of the intensive 3-day MOCC. - FWS photo

                        MOCC instructors Kevin Butterfield (Ludington), Adam Kowalski (Alpena FRO), and Stewart Cogswell (Green Bay FRO) expertly guided employees from the Ludington and Marquette Biological Stations (Jenna Tews, Cady Tyron, Jon Tarasiewicz, Scott Oliver, and Tiffany Opalka), and Shannon Podiuzny an Ecologist with USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center in Bozeman Montana in the safe operation of Service watercraft.  The course included classroom, in-water, and on-water instruction during the 3 day session.  This course is required Departmental training for employees assigned boat operator duties.