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Outreach & Education  Bosque Prep NFIC release. Credit: USFWS  NFIC release in Taos, NM. Credit: USFWS  NFIC release in Taos, NM. Credit: USFWS  NFIC at Sandia Prep. Credit: USFWS  Setting up tank at Sandia Prep. Credit: USFWS  Bosque Prep NFIC release. Credit: USFWS The goal of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s “Connecting People with Nature” program is to provide communities with enjoyable and meaningful experiences related to the outdoors. To meet this goal, NMFWCO implemented an outreach program to further interact with the community and provide public educational opportunities. Outreach events target local schools and community members of all ages within the greater Albuquerque area. Additionally, NMFWCO highlights field projects throughout New Mexico and hopes to encourage an overall interest in natural resources. Native Fish in the Classroom Project (NFIC)
Interview with Project Coordinator Angela James 2014 NFIC Video from the 2013 -2014 school year NFIC Video from the 2012 -2013 school year NFIC Video from the 2011 - 2012 school year Additionally, staff coordinate NFIC in the greater Albuquerque area. This program works with local elementary and middle schools by providing them curriculum, aquariums, native fish and biologist support. After a period of 4-5 months, the students have the opportunity to release these fish into their native range. Each year participating classrooms are provided with New Mexico’s state fish, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, or with native fishes of the Middle Rio Grande. The program aims to generate enthusiasm for natural resources and foster a sense of stewardship for native fish and their habitats.
Project Leads: Angela James; 505-342-9900 ext. 109; Angela_James@fws.gov
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November 20, 2015
