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Alpena NFWCO Assists with Habitat Day at the 4-H Great Lakes Aquatic Academy
Midwest Region, June 24, 2008
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Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development (RC & D), the Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Committee, and the Alpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) were invited to participate in the 4-H Great Lakes Aquatic Academy’s habitat educational day on June 24.  The event was hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and held at the Duck Park in Alpena, Mich.  Students learned about habitat types found in the area, shoreline erosion processes and what is being done to curb erosion, aquatic invasive species and their impacts on habitat and ecosystems, aquatic macroinvertebrates and the habitats they occupy, aquatic plants and their habitat requirements, and water quality and its impact on providing suitable habitat for aquatic organisms.  Throughout the day students experienced canoeing and hiking, which allowed them to view various habitat types from different perspectives. 

Habitat education was just one of a set of week long topics for students during the Academy.  Other topics included maritime history and shipwrecks, geology and sink holes and fisheries.  Numerous partners participated throughout the weeks to increase the diversity of the experience for students.

Contact Info: Anjanette Bowen, 989-356-5102, anjanette_bowen@fws.gov



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