12Th AREA Biennial Conference and Training OCTOBER 23–27 SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

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Registration and Check-In Silent Auction Important Contacts he Potomac River, in addition to beauty all within 10-15 miles of (Commuter and Overnight Thank you for donating your silent auction and Phone Numbers being the “Nation’s Waterway,” NCTC. For access information Guests) items and for bidding high–your contribu- Some cellular services work better than is also an excellent fishing venue. check out: http://dnr.maryland. All visitors to NCTC need to present tions help fund students, the next genera- others at NCTC. We recommend you use The National Conservation Training gov/boating/Pages/water-ac- a photo id at the Security Gate. tion of aquatic education stewards. Doug the guest NCTC WiFi on campus and text Center has river access along one cess/boatramps.aspx or h t t p:// Darr is your Silent Auction contact. He when possible. ofT the best protected stretches of the river www.wvdnr.gov/fishing/ All visitors must check in at the front says you can find him in the Dining Hall with the National Park Service’s C&O public_access.asp?county desk in the Front Entry Building to pick at each meal. ■ AREA Conference Registration,Flight Canal National Park on the opposite =Berkeley&type=Public+ up either a Visitor or Guest badge. and Shuttle Information bank. Bass, trout, and panfish are Access+Sites&point=P184. Wear these on campus. Badges for Mark your silent auction donations with abundant in the river with the occasion- The NCTC Front Desk does overnight guests serve as your meal your name and leave them at the AREA Ti Piper, al walleye and even muskie taken out have some light tackle for ticket in The Commons. Registration table by Monday noon. [email protected] of this stretch. The closest access to the loan. Silent Auction items will be displayed in Carol Paterick, river can be found on a path beneath The AREA Conference Registration table The Commons. The auction begins 5:30 [email protected], the wooden bridge at the Commons The Angler hotline is also located in the Front Entry Building. pm Monday and ends Wednesday, 301-805- 0784 building while slightly wilder access can at NCTC is Registration is Saturday, 1 pm-8 pm, promptly, at 1:15 pm. be found behind the Lab Building and at Mark Madison, Sunday, 9 am-6 pm, and Monday 7 am ■ Exhibitors-Vendors-Sponsor Assistance the Boat Landing. Either a WV or a MD [email protected] - 8:30 am. If you arrive outside of these Hospitality / Open Social license work on the Potomac and can be or 304 - 876 -7276 times, please first check in at the front AREA offers evenings for informal social Barb Gigar, purchased at: https://www.wvhunt.com/ desk, as an overnight guest or commuter, networking Monday and Wednesday [email protected], or https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/ then pick up a registration packet at the evenings in the lounge of the Murie 515-250-8848 dnrcompassportal. AREA Registration Table and check your Lodge. Quiet hours in the lodges begins Doug Darr, name off the list. at 10 pm. Thank you to our sponsor, DJ [email protected], There are also excellent fishing streams Case and Associates. 334 - 850 - 6128 near NCTC including the Antietam Creek Check-in begins at 1 pm. Before 1 pm, in MD and the Opequon Creek in early arrivals will be registered based Camp Fire ■ Silent Auction WV. These offer classic trout on room availability. Luggage storage NCTC’s camp fire is outside Instructional streams with great natural is available in the Entry/Auditorium West (IW). Join the Archery Trade Doug Darr, Building. Check-out time is 12 noon. Association Tuesday evening for food, [email protected], beverages, fire, and a good time! Thank 334 - 850 - 6128 AREA Planning Committee HQ you to our sponsor, the Archery Trade 111-Instructional East (111-IE) is home base Association. ■ AREA’s NCTC Liaison for the conference planning committee. Maria Parisi, [email protected], 304-283-6120

2 3 Tuesday, October 25 AT-A-GLANCE 6:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast The Commons 8:30 am – 8:40 am Welcome Auditorium 8:40 am – 9:40 am Keynote Panel with Bill Klyn and John Land Le Coq Auditorium AGENDA 9:40 am – 10:00 am Guest Speaker: Glenn Hughes, American Sportfishing Association The Auditorium 10:00 am – 10:20 am USFWS Education Resources and Updates Auditorium 10:20 am – 10:40 am Break Panel Discussion: 10:40 am – 11:40 am Auditorium Saturday, October 22 The New Face of America—Impacts and Opportunities 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm AREA Conference Registration Front Entry 11:40 am – 12:40 pm Exhibits Open The Commons 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner The Commons 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch The Commons 6:00 pm AREA shuttle from IAD to NCTC arrives at NCTC at 8:00 pm offsite labs leave Front Entry at 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Action Labs 1:30 pm; ending times vary Sunday, October 23 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner The Commons 8:00 am – 10:00 am AREA Board Meeting IE-205 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm NCTC Science Lab Tour Science Laboratory Building 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Front Entry Building 7:00 – 7:30 pm NCTC Resources for Outreach, Communications, and Social Media IE-107 10:30 am – 5:30 pm Pre-Conference Training: Casting Deeper—R3 Model Auditorium 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Campfire Outside Instructional West 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch The Commons Wednesday, October 26 3:00 pm AREA shuttle from IAD arrives at NCTC at 5:00 pm 6:30 am – 7:45 am Breakfast The Commons 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner Honoring New Members – All Welcome The Commons 8:00 am – 8:10 am Welcome Auditorium 6:30 pm AREA shuttle from IAD arrives at NCTC at 8:30 pm 8:10 am – 8:40 pm Aquatic WILD Overview Auditorium Monday, October 24 8:40 am – 9:00 am Guest Speaker: Robert Tiller, Flip Reel by Squiddies 6:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast The Commons 9:15 am – 10:00 am Regional Meetings Instructional East and West 7:00 am – 8:30 am AREA Conference Registration Front Entry Building 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Round Table Discussions with Break Gymnasium 8:30 am – 9:15 pm Opening and Welcome Auditorium 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch The Commons Keeping Partnerships, Missions and 9:15 am – 9:35 am Auditorium Messages Relevant in a Changing World 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Exhibits Open The Commons 9:35 am – 10:20 am Featured Speaker: Wallace “J.” Nichols, The Blue Mind Auditorium 1:15 pm Silent Auction Closes 10:20 am – 10:40 am Break Start and end times vary; offsite 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Action Labs labs leave Front Entry at 1:30 pm 10:40 am – 11:25 am Boy Scouts of America Certified Angling Instructor Program Auditorium 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Banquet and Awards Ceremony The Commons Guest Speaker, Stephanie Hussey, 11:25 am – 11:45 am Auditorium Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Pick up silent auction items The Commons 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch The Commons 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Open Social Murie Lodge 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Exhibits Open The Commons Thursday, October 27 1:15 pm – 1:35 pm USFWS WSFR Federal Aid Update Auditorium 6:30 am – 9:00 am Breakfast – hot food until 8:30 am The Commons 1:35 pm – 2:15 pm AREA Membership Meeting Auditorium 7:00 am AREA shuttle from NCTC (arrives at IAD at 9 am) Murie Lodge 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Session 1 Locations vary, see details 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Optional Field Trips start and end times vary 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Session 2 Locations vary, see details 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch – hot food until 1 pm The Commons 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Session 3 Locations vary, see details 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner The Commons 5:30 pm Silent Auction Opens The Commons Friday, October 28 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Exhibits Open The Commons 6:30 am – 9:00 am Breakfast – hot food until 8:30 am The Commons 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner The Commons 7:00 am AREA shuttle from NCTC (arrives at IAD at 9 am) Murie Lodge 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Optional: Evening Archery sign-up at Registration Gymnasium 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Open Social Murie Lodge

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1:00 pm – 8:00 pm AREA conference registration Front Entry 8:00 am – 10:00 am AREA Board Meeting IE-205 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner The Commons 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Front Entry Building 6:00 pm AREA shuttle from IAD to NCTC arrives at NCTC at 8:00 pm 10:30 am – 5:30 pm Pre-Conference Training: Casting Deeper—R3 Model Auditorium 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch The Commons 3:00 pm AREA shuttle from IAD arrives at NCTC at 5:00 pm 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner Honoring New Members – All Welcome The Commons 6:30 pm AREA shuttle from IAD arrives at NCTC at 8:30 pm

CASTING DEEPER—R3 MODEL Matt Dunfee has been with the The 2016 AREA Conference will host a Wildlife Management Institute since one-of-a-kind workshop that will roll-out 2006. He has worked on numerous proj- the latest thinking and recommendations ects related to North American wildlife regarding angler recruitment, retention conservation, private lands programs, and reactivation (R3). Last year, AREA and hunting heritage. Matt has spear- and the Recreational Boating & Fishing headed development of the Outdoor Foundation (RBFF) teamed up to develop Recreation Adoption Model and the and compile a comprehensive body of Hunting and Shooting Sports Recruitment, knowledge that could inform agencies, Retention and Reactivation Action Plan. NGOs, and the fishing industry on the Previous to his work with WMI, Matt threats facing angler R3 and begin identi- worked as a program coordinator for the fying the best ways to address them. This Center for Environmental Management project pulled together a working group on Military Lands and research asso- of state agency education and marketing ciate with the National Park Service’s staff deeply vested in the future of fishing Bison Management Working Group. He to develop resources that you, as an an- received his B.S. in Fish, Wildlife, and gler R3 administrator, can use to become Conservation Biology from Colorado more effective in securing fishing’s role in State University. Bob Byrne, Bob Byrne the American culture. This workshop will Consulting, will assist Matt. walk participants through the discoveries, challenges, opportunities and recommendations that have emerged over the past months, and present ideas that you can take back to your agency or organization to get the most bang for your buck from R3 efforts.

6 7 David Hoskins, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA world, and our workforce, is rapidly chang- Assistant Director CERTIFIED ANGLING INSTRUCTOR ing. We need to do something—we update AGENDA for Fish and Habitat (CAI) OVERVIEW websites, social media, and start blogs. It Conservation, US makes us feel better, but are we more rele- Fish and Wildlife Hear an overview and about the im- vant? Paul will discuss key questions when MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 Service (USFWS) pact of the Certified Angling Instructor considering ways of making our organi- Program within the BSA. The new Angling zations or causes more relevant, and how David Hoskins, Assistant Director for the Educator Program for state, federal, and lessons from the business world about the USFWS Fish and Aquatic Conservation community angler educators who collabo- importance of brand identity and relevance Program (FAC) oversees policy direction rate with the BSA fishing initiative will be can answer these questions. 6:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast The Commons and management of the National Fish introduced. 7:00 am – 8:30 am AREA Conference Registration Front Entry Building Hatchery System, fish health and fish tech- 8:30 am – 9:15 pm Opening and Welcome Auditorium nology centers, aquatic invasive species, Bill Pepito is a member of the BSA and habitat restoration programs. The National Fishing Task Force, Cub Scout Featured Keeping Partnerships, Missions and Auditorium 9:15 am – 9:35 am FAC encompasses more than 700 employ- Fishing Emphasis. He is a Certified Speaker: Messages Relevant in a Changing World ees in 65 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Angling Educator with BSA, International Dr. Wallace 9:35 am – 10:20 am Featured Speaker: Wallace “J.” Nichols, The Blue Mind Auditorium Offices, 70 National Fish Hatcheries, 9 Game Fish Association, and Project “J.” Nichols Fish Health Centers, 7 Fish Technology Fish and was the Lead Instructor for 10:20 am – 10:40 am Break Centers and a Historic National Fish the Wisconsin DNR Angling Education “J.” Nichols is a 10:40 am – 11:25 am Boy Scouts of America Certified Angling Instructor Program Auditorium Hatchery. Program. He has presented in the scientist, wild water Guest Speaker, Stephanie Hussey, last AREA Conference and Outdoor advocate, movement-maker, New York 11:25 am – 11:45 am Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation David has extensive experience in wildlife Conferences and is the National Staff Times bestselling author, and dad. His conservation law, policy, and advocacy Instructor and Examiner for the Certified research and expeditions have taken him 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch The Commons acquired through leadership positions in Angling Instructor Program. Bill has to coasts and waterways across North, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Exhibits Open The Commons this field over the three decades, most written numerous fishing modules, and Central, and South America, to Asia, 1:15 pm – 1:35 pm USFWS WSFR Federal Aid Update Auditorium recently as Executive Director of the Izaak training for BSA. Bill lives in Hernando, FL Africa, Australia, and Europe. This keeps Walton League of America. with his wife Sharon. his colleagues and collaborators work- 1:35 pm – 2:15 pm AREA Membership Meeting Auditorium ing hard to understand and restore our 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Session 1 Locations vary, see details Ben Jelsema is the Chairman of the blue planet. J. is a Research Associate 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Concurrent Session 2 Locations vary, see details BSA National Fishing Committee and at California Academy of Sciences and 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Session 3 Locations vary, see details Jay Slack, co-author of the Fishing and Fly Fishing co-founder of Ocean Revolution, an inter- Director, National Merit Badge Booklet. Ben is one of the national network of young ocean advo- 5:30 pm Silent Auction Opens The Commons Conservation key creators of the Certified Angling cates; SEE the WILD, a conservation travel 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Exhibits Open The Commons Training Center, Instructor’s Program which now has over network; Grupo Tortuguero, an internation- 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner The Commons US Fish and Wildlife 500 certified instructors throughout the al sea turtle conservation network; and the Service (USFWS) United States. He has chaired the fishing Blue Mind Fund, reconnecting people to 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Optional Evening: Archery (sign-up at Registration) Gymnasium program at every National Jamboree our water planet. He has written over 200 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Open Social Murie Lodge Jay Slack became director of the USFWS’ since 1977 and responsible for staffing scientific papers, articles, and reports and National Conservation Training Center all high adventure camps and events for his work has been broadcast on NPR, BBC, (NCTC) in 2008, the second director of the BSA. Among his many awards, Ben PBS, CBS This Morning, CNN, Discovery the USFWS’ physical and virtual “home” is the recipient of the Gold Hornaday Channel, National Geographic and of the USFWS. Award for Conservation. Ben lives in Animal Planet as well as being featured in Clermont, FL with his wife Faith. Time, Newsweek, GQ, Outside Magazine, Jay earned degrees in biology and ecol- Fast Company, Scientific American, and ogy with a research focus in herpetology. New Scientist, among others. After working for the state in fisheries research and indoor aquaculture system KEEPING PARTNERSHIPS, development, Jay joined USFWS in 1991 MISSIONS AND MESSAGES as a herpetologist in Arizona. In 1993, RELEVANT IN A CHANGING USFWS FEDERAL AID UPDATE he moved to headquarters as chief of its WORLD endangered species listing program and Christina Milloy, National Lead coordinator of its endangered species Paul Rauch, Assistant Director of for Sport Fish Restoration Program and consultations with other Federal agencies. the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Aquatic Education, WSFR HQ Jay went on to supervise an ecological Program, USFWS services office and serve as deputy re- Christy Vigfusson, Chief, Programs gional director for the Service’s Mountain/ Have you ever heard: “In order for us to Branch, WSFR HQ Prairie region prior to leading NCTC. continue having the resources to address our mission, we must recognize and adapt to societal changes in a way that ensures our work is relevant to the public”? Our 8 9 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES – clinics, and inter-school fishing tournaments. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:30 PM – 5:15 PM FISHING AS A PE COURSE STRAND B. Local fishermen are invited to the teacher (114 - I E) FISH SCHOOL workshops to share their knowledge. Scot McClure, Education Coordinator Vilmarie Román was born in San MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 – Outdoor Adventures/Dallas Ecological (AQUATICS LAB & 158-IW) Juan, Puerto Rico. She obtained a bach- Foundation (TX) elor’s degree in pedagogy in History INVASIVE MONSTERS OF THE DEEP with a minor in Marine Biology from The Outdoor Adventures program is (158-IW, Aquatics Lab, the University of Puerto Rico, and later, taught in over 275 schools in 14 states Science Lab Building) a Master’s degree in Heath Promotion Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Strand reaching over 27,500 students annually. and Education. In 1991, she joined the 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm As a P.E. credited course, secondary Kevin Frailey, Education Services Puerto Rico Department of Natural and A.Partners: Creating New Anglers Angling for Partnerships Outdoor Adventures school youth are introduced to angling. Manager - Michigan DNR Environmental Resources, helping staff Better Together 114-IE 114-IE 114-IE Casting, baits, tackle, aquatic habitats, the Aquatic Education Program (AREP). In ethics and regulations are taught to public Long before there was an interest in the 2005, she became the Project Leader to Invasive Monsters At the Count of 4 Pono Fishing B.Fish School school students who have never been Walking Dead, Michigan was fending off the AREP, and in 2015, she was also des- 158-IW, Aquatics Lab 158-IW 158-IW introduced to angling. Learn how to get an invasion of live, swimming, flesh-eating ignated as Project Leader for the Archery Got Flat Fish? & Interpretation Connecting People Outdoor Adventures started in your area. monsters, and still is. Come see one of the Education Program. Vilmarie is the Project C.Outside the Incorporating Magic through Geocaching through Snorkeling Outdoor Adventures can be taught in any live, captured monsters and learn how it WILD Coordinator in Puerto Rico. This Tackle Box 154-IW 154-IW 154-IW secondary school across the country. changed the Great Lakes ecosystem for- year, she obtained her Interpretative ever. Then learn an activity that connects Guide certification from the U.S. National Activities that Connect Students D.Hooked on Entering Aquatic Ed into TRACS Creating and Airing PSAs for TV Scot McClure has been with the Dallas teachers, and their students, to their aquat- Association for Interpretation. to Mission Communication 160-IW 160-IW Ecological Foundation since 2007. His ic resources and the threat of invasive 160-IW primary role is the Outdoor Adventures species. There is no better critter to stir Education Program. He has 18 years of interest in invasive species than Michigan’s secondary school teaching experience in Monster of the Deep, the sea lamprey. PONO FISHING—CREATING Coppell and Argyle, TX. Scot is married MORE SUSTAINABLE FISHERMAN Nick Schmal retired from the USDA ANGLING FOR PARTNERSHIPS, to Stephanie McClure, and they have two Kevin Frailey is the Education Services USING HAWAIIAN VALUES STRAND A. Forest Service in 2015 as a regional PRO-STAFFERS AND daughters, Bailey 21 (Texas A&M) and Manager for the Michigan DNR. He has (158-IW) fishery program leader following a PARTICIPATION (114-IE) Berkley 17. been involved in natural resources edu- PARTNERS: BETTER TOGETHER 36-year career. He became Executive cation for more than 30 years and has Katie Nalesere, Education Specialist Director, Future Angler Foundation. Nick Edward Shaw, Park Interpreter – Carl previously directed programs at Idaho – Division of Aquatic Resources, Hawai`i (114-IE) holds a Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, Fish and Game and the Michigan United DLNR and Watershed Management, and M.S. Michigan DNR Conservation Clubs. Kevin chaired the 2014 CREATING NEW ANGLERS and B.S. degrees in fisheries science AREA Conference Committee and recent- In Hawaiian culture, ‘pono’ is a powerful THROUGH FUTURE ANGLER and water resource management from Michigan’s new Outdoor Skills Academy ly chaired the education workshops and word. It means morality, proper, fair, good- FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He (OSA) rewards qualified volunteer instruc- public engagement committee for the 2016 ness, to name a few. With fishing ingrained (114 - I E) worked on a myriad of fisheries (hab- tors with “pro-staff designation” while Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference. in the daily fabric of life, the goal of the itat-related) projects during his tenure taking the load off your staff. In addition, Pono Fishing Program is to engage active Robert “Nick” Schmal, with state and federal agencies, includ- offering clinics to your state with volun- fishermen in learning about and caring for Executive Director – ing John G. Shedd Aquarium, National teer pro-staffers has increased interest the resource. The presenters will provide an Future Angler Foundation (WI) Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American and participation in angling and other AT THE COUNT OF FOUR, CAST— overview of this unique program and some Fisheries Society, American Rivers, outdoor topics. This session will highlight FOUR STEPS TO CONNECT of the collaborative activities and materials Learn how you can partner with National Mississippi River Basin Aquatic Nuisance new acquired partners, pro-staff designa- SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDY that have been developed. Professional Angler Association (NPAA) Species Regional Panel, Trout Unlimited, tion, and the successful OSA model. SUBJECTS WITH PHYSICAL members in your community with the Mississippi River National Museum and EDUCATION (158-IW) Katie Nalesere is the Education help of Future Angler Foundation (FAF), a Aquarium, Discovery World, National Edward Shaw is the Park Interpreter Specialist for Hawaii’s Department of non-profit membership organization dedi- Professional Anglers Association and at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Vilmarie Román Padró, Biologist Land and Natural Resources, Division cated to growing the sport of recreational Wildlife Forever. Center and creator of the Outdoor Skills – Puerto Rico Department of Natural and of Aquatic Resources. She runs aquatic fishing through education and outreach. Academy. He has worked with the DNR Environmental Resources; education programs with schools, youth The educational component is critical for Fisheries and Wildlife Divisions on a vari- programs, and community groups across the future of the sport because equipment ety of research projects. He received his Gain an appreciation of how these two the island of Kauai. alone will not catch fish or provide the B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Management multi-cultural programs approach aquatic knowledge to sustain aquatic conserva- from Lake Superior State University, and he education. “At the count of four, CAST” pro- tion support. has received the Michigan NWTF Educator motes fishing as a recreational activity in of the Year Award and the Michigan schools. It connects Aquatic WILD, teacher Association for Environmental Science and sport fishing workshops, student fishing Outdoor Education Appreciation Award.

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for over 20 species. Her passions have Thanksgiving, magic can serve a broader BOBBERS STRAND C. always been inspiring others and raising purpose as a powerful storytelling platform awareness on the value of healthy aquat- to draw attention to and foster discussion OUTSIDE THE TACKLE BOX ic places. Catherine conducts communi- about messages educators and outreach cations and outreach for the Northeast professionals wish to convey about aquatic (154-IW) Region Fish and Aquatic Conservation resources. Using the Smithsonian’s Sant Program, USFWS. Ocean Hall as a case study and drawing REBELFIN IS THE NEW NAME IN FISHING, GOT FLAT FISH? GET YOURS AT on my experience in museum theater, I will and the only name you need to know for MIGRATION STATION!/AQUATIC Katrina Liebich (Mueller) is the Alaska describe—using a combination of discus- custom labeled bobbers for all of your INTERPRETATION THROUGH Fisheries Outreach Coordinator, USFWS. sion and performance—the evolution of my promotional needs. GEOCACHING (154-IW) She also worked with Project SHARE magic act to meet the Smithsonian’s needs. to restore habitat connectivity and fish Catherine Gatenby, Ph.D. Biologist/ passage in Maine. For her Ph.D. disser- Jason Goldberg earned a bachelor’s Communications – USFWS (NY); tation, from Michigan State University, degree in Marine Science and Biology Katrina Mueller, Ph.D. Fisheries she explored the linkages between sense and joint master’s degrees in Marine Outreach Coordinator – USFWS (AK); of place and public motivation to act on Science and Public Policy. He served as rebelFIN.com Dan Spencer, Outreach Coordinator – behalf of native diadromous fish. She is a Knauss Fellow before joining NOAA’s USFWS (WA) interested in figuring out creative ways to Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric motivate a broader segment of society to Research. Jason has served within USFWS Learn about two innovative aquatic edu- care about fish and act on their behalf. in multiple capacities since 2003. Now cation programs. World Fish Migration in the Branch of Aquatic Invasive Species, Day is a global initiative to create Dan Spencer has been the outreach he has served as a budget and strategic awareness and understanding on the coordinator for the Western Washington planning analyst and helped develop and importance of open rivers and migratory Fish & Wildlife Conservation office, implement the National Fish Habitat Action fish. We created a fun and easy way for USFWS, since 2010. He has developed Plan. Jason develops regulatory and kids, teachers, and anyone to learn about a diversity of programming including non-regulatory solutions to prevent invasive migratory fishes by playing “Flat Fish the Youth Fisheries Academy, Salmon in species introductions. He has published Migration—modeled after the world-wide the Classroom, and the Kokanee Quest research analyzing when incentivizing “Flat Stanley” literacy project. Our goal is Geocaching Challenge. Dan graduat- public harvest of invasive species should to help educate our kids on cool migra- ed from the University of Montana in be employed as a management tool. tory fishes and to foster a conservation 2001 and spent the following nine years community around restoring rivers. in Alaska as a fisheries scientist and educator. Aquatic Interpretation through CONNECTING PEOPLE TO RIVERS Geocaching is conservation science, THROUGH SNORKELING (154-IW) public outreach, and The Amazing Race all wrapped up in one. The Western INCORPORATING MAGIC INTO Keith Williams, Executive Director – Washington Fish & Wildlife Conservation AQUATIC RESOURCE EDUCATION NorthBay Education Foundation (MD) Office (USFWS) designed and implement- (154-IW) ed two geocaching challenges which The underwater world of our rivers and require participants to answer fisheries Jason Goldberg, Fish and Wildlife streams is unexpected, unnoticed, and themed questions (using links and kiosks) Biologist – USFWS (VA) amazing! Getting people to experience in order to obtain the final coordinates to this incredible world that is hidden from each cache of the challenge (6-9 caches Can magic be used as an effective tool view establishes powerful connections per challenge). for aquatic resource education? As between people and rivers. This presen- someone with 16 years of experience as tation will share the underwater world of Catherine Gatenby is an expert on a biologist and 15 years of experience our rivers and streams with participants. MAKING MEMORIES FOR GENERATIONS freshwater mussels and their habitats. She as a magician, I answer with a resound- It will also provide an overview of the www.shakespeare-fishing.com built an endangered freshwater mussel ing, “Yes!” While many people think of U.S. Forest Service Snorkeling Toolkit that recovery program for the USFWS, and magic as something only for the glitzy shows how to establish a river snorkeling she developed propagation technology stages of Las Vegas or for the odd uncle at program to include gear selection and 12 13

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sources, staff training, progra m logistics project statement, and performance ACTIVITIES THAT CONNECT including pre-trip preparation, snorkeling report, and learn how to write an efficient STUDENTS TO YOUR AGENCY’S related curriculum that encourages school and effective SFR grant project statement MISSION (160-IW) involvement, and how to run the actual for your program. snorkeling event. Natalie Elkins, Education Specialist – Fabian Romero is a Fish and Wildlife Michigan DNR Keith Williams is the founding Biologist with USFWS. He has been with Director of Education, now Executive the service for 36 years; 26 of those Experience several of the Association of Director at NorthBay, an outdoor edu- with WSFR. He administers Wildlife Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Conservation cation program based in northeastern Restoration, Hunter Education, State Tool Kit activities, and chat with peers Maryland. He has a B.S. in Environmental Wildlife Grants, and Aquatic Education about how they can be used best to Biology and an M.S. in Ecological Grants in Region 3 (Midwest states.) He enhance aquatic education programs— Teaching and Learning from the Lesley enjoys hunting, fishing, soccer, volleyball, while meeting the mission and goals of University Audubon Expedition Institute. reading, and playing the guitar. He is your agency. They are FREE, and they Keith has extensively snorkeled rivers married with two boys ages 18 and 24. are engaging, and they reflect the work in the eastern US, has developed river of real-world biologists and the decisions snorkeling-based science curriculum, and they make. established river snorkeling programs for non-profits and the U.S. Forest Service. CREATING AND AIRING PUBLIC Natalie Elkins is the K-12 Education He has led thousands of people on SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR Specialist for the Michigan Department river snorkeling adventures, and his first TELEVISION (160-IW) of Natural Resources in Lansing, MI. book on river snorkeling—Snorkelhead: Prior to this she worked for the DNR’s Adventure in Creek Snorkeling—came out Randy Honebrink, Education Michigan State Parks as both the in June. Coordinator Division of Aquatic Training Officer and the Marketing Resources, Hawai`i DLNR and PR Coordinator. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries Hawai‘i has been producing and airing and Wildlife and her Master of Science 30-second television PSAs for over 20 degree in Park, Recreation, and Tourism STRAND D. years, reaching vast numbers of people Resources-Environmental Education from with conservation messages. This presen- Michigan State University. - Exceptional Made in USA Fly Rods starting under $200 - HOOKED ON COMMUNICATION tation covers the process from general concept to production and airing, includ- (160-IW) ing how to evaluate proposals from sta- - All Fly Rods carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty - tions. We hope reps from other states will ENTERING AQUATIC EDUCATION bring in samples of TV and radio PSAs, PROJECTS INTO TRACS (160-IW) and this will be a show-and-tell session. MONDAY - All Rods are MADE IN USA utilizing Premium Gary Loomis NFC Blanks - Fabian Romero, Fish and Wildlife Randy Honebrink has been Hawai‘i’s EVENING Biologist – WSFR Division, USFWS (MN) aquatic resources education coordinator for 28 years and has been involved with ARCHERY - Inquire about our Your Label Here, Project & Species Specific Programs TRACS—Everything you ever wanted AREA since its inception. Most of that to know, but were afraid to ask. TRACS time, he has served as AREA’s Pacific re- (6–8pm, Gymnasium) (Tracking and Reporting on Actions gional representative. Raised in Minnesota for State & Federal Governments - for the Conservation of Species) is (favorite fish is still walleye), he has an Come out and try your hand at the USFWS’ system to capture accom- M.S. in marine biology from the University Archery. Learn about how USFWS plishments resulting from WSFR-funded of Hawai‘i. He oversees four education is incorporating Conservation activities. Discover why we have TRACS, specialists statewide. Education into their Archery Programs. [email protected] what TRACS is, and how TRACS works. Participants will learn about Invasive Explore an aquatic education grant, Species and Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration while having some fun. www.8riversflyrods.com

14 15 John lives on the western slope of Frank Glenn spent more than 20 years as VP/ Colorado on a working ranch nestled Peterson, Group Publisher of the Bonnier Marine AGENDA under the majestic Gore Range, which he Recreational Group. He graduated from Pennsylvania shares with his two beautiful daughters. Boating and Fishing State University. A lifelong fisherman and Foundation (RBFF) boating enthusiast, Glenn grew up fishing TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 and boating in the freshwater lakes of the Poconos of Pennsylvania and the salt FISH AND AQUATIC waters off South Jersey. Today, Glenn and CONSERVATION, WE DO Frank Peterson joined the RBFF as his wife enjoy coastal living in Annapolis, AQUATIC EDUCATION President and CEO in 2007. He uses his Md., while their son lives in Florida. 6:30 am – 8:15 am Breakfast The Commons PROGRAMS, TOO! (USFWS) organizational and marketing skills to 8:30 am – 8:40 am Welcome Auditorium increase participation in boating and Denise Wagner, Education fishing. In 2008, Frank led the re-brand- 8:40 am – 9:40 am Keynote Panel with Bill Klyn and John Land Le Coq Auditorium Coordinator, Fish and Aquatic ing of RBFF’s Take Me Fishing™ cam- Cynthia Guest Speaker: Glenn Hughes, Conservation, USFWS paign and website, TakeMeFishing.org, Martinez, 9:40 am – 10:00 am Auditorium American Sportfishing Association transforming it into a popular, interactive, National Wildlife 10:00 am – 10:20 am USFWS Education Resources and Updates Auditorium With co-presenters Katrina Liebich content-rich site. He led the develop- Refuge System, (Mueller), Fisheries Outreach ment of RBFF’s highly successful State USFWS 10:20 am – 10:40 am Break Coordinator, Connie Young- Marketing Programs, and spearheaded Panel Discussion: The New Face of America— Dubovsky, Fish Biologist/Regional the fishing and boating industry’s first-ever 10:40 am – 11:40 am Auditorium Impacts and Opportunities Fisheries Outreach Coordinator, Hispanic campaign and website, Vamos 11:40 am – 12:40 pm Exhibits Open The Commons Catherine Gatenby, Biologist/ A Pescar™ and VamosAPescar.org. Frank Cynthia Martinez, Chief, National Communications Coordinator Northeast has also been instrumental in expanding Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), joined 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch The Commons Region Fish and Aquatic Conservation, RBFF’s digital tools to keep up with con- the Service in the 1990s. She started her offsite labs leave Front Entry and Moria Painter, Environmental sumer technology. USFWS career as a contaminants biolo- 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Action Labs at 1:30 pm, ending times vary Education/Outreach Specialist gist. She has served in various positions 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner The Commons including fisheries biologist, refuge manager, visitor services and communication 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Optional NCTC Science Lab Tour Science Laboratory Building Glenn chief, and NWRS Deputy Chief. In the Optional NCTC Resources for Outreach, PANEL DISCUSSION: THE NEW Hughes, latter role, she led implementation of the 7:00 – 7:30 pm IE-107 Communications, and Social Media FACE OF AMERICA—IMPACTS American Service’s Conserving the Future vision and AND OPPORTUNITIES 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Campfire Outside Instructional West Sportfishing one of its major initiatives, the Service’s Association (ASA) Urban Wildlife Conservation Program. American demographics have changed. Does the face of fishing (and outdoor Martinez, a native of New Mexico, is a KEYNOTE PANEL WITH BILL KLYN He created the World Trout Program, John Le Coq recreation as a whole) reflect those graduate of New Mexico State University AND JOHN LE COQ which raised over $1 million for grants Fishpond changes? What do changing demograph- Glenn is ASA’s Vice President of Industry (bachelor’s degree in general biology) to grassroots groups protecting fresh and ics mean for the future of fishing as an Relations. He works closely with the and the University of Arizona (master’s de- Bill Klyn saltwater species and habitat. American pastime? For the conservation Government Affairs team to ensure the gree in fisheries and wildlife science). She Patagonia, of our aquatic resources? This session industry remains strong and that we col- and her husband, Kenny, have a daugh- retired Bill has served on multiple conservation will provide a brief look at some of the lectively have clean water, abundant fish- ter, Keisha, and a son, Marcus. Hiking boards including American Fly Fishing trends, how they impact fishing, and some eries, and access to both. His responsibili- and fishing are favorite family activities. Trade Association, Recreational Boating efforts to address gaps in outreach and ties include leading the staff that produces and Fishing Foundation, Corporate John has 30 years of experience shooting education to these expanding audiences the recreational fishing industry’s trade Council for the Theodore Roosevelt commercial photography on 6 continents. to assure the future of fishing and aquatic show as well as membership, communica- Conservation Partnership, and The He is a founding partner of Case Logic, resource conservation. tions, and angler advocacy. Previously, Bill’s colorful work history began as an Bonefish and Tarpon Trust. On the board Inc. one of the corporate world’s leading adolescent psychiatric therapist. Next, for the Charture Institute, he addressed brands of music, photo and storage he worked at the National Outdoor solutions to community-based. One initia- accessory products. See examples of his Leadership School, was part owner of tive is the evolution of Healthy Business, work at www.lecoqphoto.com. John is a Jackson Hole fishing and outdoor Healthy Planet. This effort brings together founder and CEO of Fishpond, Inc., one business, and served as sales manager broad based CEO’s to develop regener- of the most respected brands of fly fishing for Simms Fishing Products. Bill joined ative business concepts to become more and outdoor gear. John designs each Patagonia and served in several capac- sustainable and responsible to manage product handles all creative design and ities for the 26 years, finally, as their the overuse of our resources and meet the development. Fishpond is a certified B International Fishing Business Manager. customers’ changing demands. Corp that advocates for healthy habitat, clean water, and open lands for species. As CEO of Fishpond, John is using the brand strength to help open doors into the sphere of habitat protection. 16 17 ACTION LABS American Sportfishing Association TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Other than fishing licenses as noted, HOOKED ON SCIENCE— work as aquaculture, endangered species your conference registration covers costs CUTTING EDGE AQUACULTURE restoration, water conservation, habitat for Tuesday-Wednesday Action Labs. RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY restoration, and water reclamation. Core A Global Leader in Transportation is provided as needed, design work focuses on fish hatcheries and the time slots include transportation Time: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm and aquaponics, aquatic species mitiga- time. Travel times are approximate. “Bus tion, and restoration. For more, see Fisheries Conservation monitors” will be checking names as you Location: USGS Leetown Science http://www.conservationfund.org/our- board according to the selection you Center and The Freshwater Institute. conservation-strategy/major-programs/ made during registration. Board vehicle at Front Entry. freshwater-institute/.

Arrive early to the Front Entry Building Maximum: 20 participants In the broad arena of corporate America, to board off-site transportation. the sportfishing industry stands out for its Travel Time: 45 minutes altogether HEALTHY RIVERS = HEALTHY FISHING, GLADE CREEK TREE longstanding commitment to conserving Visit the oldest federal fishery research PLANTING BRIDGING THE WATERSHED facility, the Leetown Science Center. America’s natural assets. The Center applies expertise in a broad Time: 1:30 pm to 6 pm Time: 1:30 pm to 6 pm diversity of scientific disciplines to conduct research programs addressing high Location: Walkersville, Maryland. We’re not just in the tackle business; Location: Harpers Ferry National priority needs of natural resource manag- Board vehicle at Front Entry. we’re in the conservation business. Historical Park. Board vehicles at ers and policy makers. Tour the facility, Front Entry. interacting with scientists. See a fish Maximum: 12 participants (plus one necropsy demonstration used in wild fish for Stream-Link) It’s one of the things that sets us apart. Maximum: 25 participants health assessments. Scientists will obtain a blood sample, show the various organs, Travel Time: 2 hours altogether Travel Time: 70 minutes round trip and discuss pieces used for histopatholo- The combined effort of the gy, gene expression, and other analyses. This action lab takes you on a multi-site Visit the confluence of the Potomac and See the otoliths (ear bones) and how they tour of riparian areas where you’ll see sportfishing industry, boating Shenandoah rivers as you talk with a are used for aging a fish. Before leaving, several land features that impact water industry and state agencies working National Park Ranger about the Park’s you’ll learn more about the science that quality. Then it’s on to participate in a environmental science programs for informs wise stewardship of natural re- tree planting along Glade Creek at a together to promote more anglers schools. Next, participate in a hands-on sources. More at http://www.lsc.usgs.gov. farm that removed the cows from the module from the Bridging the Watershed stream area. Stream-Link Education enjoying more time on the water program for high school science teach- The second stop is at one of the nation’s founder and 2013 Forest Champion ers—a partnership program with the Alice premiere research and development award winner (Most Effective on the benefits everyone. Ferguson Foundation. Working with the facilities for sustainable water use and Ground Impact) will lead this trip. During Water Canaries module, capture benthic reuse, The Freshwater Institute, an inter- the drive, discuss how local attitudes macroinvertebrates in the Shenandoah nationally recognized program of The have impacted the improvement of water River and analyze results to assess water Conservation Fund. From their campus quality for Glade Creek, on the 303d list quality. Before you leave, hike to better in Shepherdstown, the Institute combines for impaired waterways, and how the www.ASAfishing.org view the area’s natural resources. For applied research, engineering, and this organization has made inroads with more information, see http://www.nps. economic development skills to show how school and community-based landowners gov/hafe/index.htm and http://ferguson freshwater resources achieve economic to plant riparian zones on their property foundation.org/bridging-the-watershed/. and environmental goals. Visit with scien- with the help of local volunteers. For more Have a great conference! tists to learn how they integrate engineer- information, see ing, biology, and conservation for such http://www.streamlinkeducation.org/. American Sportfishing Association • 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 501 • Alexandria, VA 22314 703 519 9691 • [email protected] Continued on page 20 18 19 ASA-100 Sponsorship Ad.indd 1 8/10/16 1:51 PM ACTION LABS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 RBFF has its Sights Set on Reaching 60 Million EXPLORE BOWFISHING Anglers in 60 Months. Time: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm Location: Gymnasium Why? To Ensure the Future of Maximum: 40 participants Fishing, Boating & Conservation. Want to get kids fishing in a brand new way? Tap into their world of instant grati- fication by hooking them with bowfishing. Experience this innovative tool kit that gets kids outside and excited to spend time on the water. Explore Bowfishing is an interactive shooting program that teaches the basics of bowfishing and introduces participants to a fast-paced, archery-based form of fishing. Explore Bowfishing is for students both new to fishing or archery and for well-seasoned anglers and archers. Join us for some fun and learn the basics of bowfishing.

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NCTC SCIENCE LAB TOUR NCTC RESOURCES (6:30 pm – 7 pm, FOR OUTREACH, Science Laboratory Building) COMMUNICATIONS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA The NCTC Science Lab is designed to (7 – 7:30 pm, IE-107) Recruit – Retain – Reactivate (R3) provide natural resource professionals with hands on training so that biolo- Join NCTC’s Brett Billings, Senior anglers and boaters to ensure the future of gists can take new skills to their jobs. Video Producer, to learn about This tour will show you NCTC’s diverse NCTC’s video gallery and the 80 free lab spaces and a behind-the-scenes HD B-rolls for folks to download and fishing and conservation. look at our science training resources use. Hear about recent developments available for events and training at in the National Digital Library (NDL), NCTC. NCTC’s biological collections highlighting the fisheries collection. Get started today at www.RBFF.org/60in60. of freshwater mussels, fish, and birds will be part of the tour.

20 21 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS– AGENDA BETTER TOGETHER Join us for an energizing conversation to discuss topics chosen by the group. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Connect, listen and share ideas in round- tables—World Café style. We will collect your topics at the registration table.

6:30 am – 7:45 am Breakfast The Commons 8:00 am – 8:10 am Welcome Auditorium 8:10 am – 8:40 pm Aquatic WILD Overview Auditorium 8:40 am – 9:00 am Guest Speaker: Robert Tiller, Flip Reel by Squiddies 9:15 am – 10:00 am Regional Meetings 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Round Table Discussions with Break Gymnasium 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch The Commons 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Exhibits Staffed The Commons 1:15 pm Silent Auction Closes 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Action Labs start and end times vary 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Banquet and Awards Ceremony The Commons 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Pick up silent auction items The Commons 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Open Social Murie Lodge

AQUATIC WILD REGIONAL MEETINGS

Learn about new activities in the recently Representatives from each AREA region will meet in Instructional East and Instructional revised Aquatic WILD K-12 Curriculum West as listed. and Activity Guide and how these activities can complement your aquatic Region States Room education efforts. Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Northeast IW-156 Rhode Island, Vermont Natalie Elkins is the K-12 Education Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylva- Specialist for the Michigan Department of Mid-Atlantic IE-107 Natural Resources in Lansing, Michigan. nia, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia Previously, she worked for the DNR’s Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Loui- Michigan State Parks as both the Training Southeast siana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South IE-114 Officer and the Marketing and PR Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands Coordinator. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North-Central IW-160 Ohio, Wisconsin Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Midwest IW-158 South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming Southwest Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas IE-101 Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington Far West and With American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, Northern Mari- IW-154 Pacific ana Islands

22 23 GOGGLES, SCOPES, AND ACTION LABS SCALPELS, OH MY! Time: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Location: NCTC Science Laboratories

Maximum: 36 participants

Grab a lab coat and goggles and join Other than fishing licenses as noted, for freshwater and saltwater, small or big MYSTERIOUS AND PERILOUS NCTC staff in their modern science lab your conference registration covers costs water, still or moving water. Topics will JOURNEYS OF THE AMERICAN facilities that literally link lab with field, for Tuesday-Wednesday Action Labs. include equipment options and pre-regis- EEL AND FRESHWATER MUSSEL stream, and river. Step into the flow Transportation is provided as needed, and tered versus open/walk-in activities; how to LARVAE with three hour-long hands-on rotations the time slots include transportation time. use volunteers or hire contractors. Discover where you’ll study macroinvertebrates, Travel times are approximate. “Bus moni- how to work with schools, fly fishing shops, Time: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm dissect fish, and more. The NCTC Science tors” will be checking names as you board scouts, camp programs, life-long learners, Laboratories are designed to provide according to the selection you made during college programs, parks and recreation Location: Millville, West Virginia. Board natural resource professionals with ad- registration. Arrive early to the Front Entry partners, and more. Examine curricula from vehicle at Front Entry. vanced, hands-on training in fisheries and Building to board off-site transportation. the National Fishing in Schools Program, wildlife resources, as well as water and the Boy Scouts merit badge, and other Maximum: 19 participants land management techniques. states’ fly fishing programs. Travel Time: 75 minutes altogether TIPS AND TRICKS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FLY FISHING Great journeys make great tales of mys- PROGRAM USING PUBLIC PARKS FOR tery, peril, and triumph. The catadromous WATERSHED EDUCATION American Eel has a complex life history Time: 1 pm to 5:30 pm involving larval, glass, elver, yellow, and Time: 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm silver phases. Catadromous fishes spawn Location: Poor House Farm, Martinsburg, in the ocean but live most of their lives West Virginia. Board vehicle at Front Entry. Location: Flowing Springs Park and in freshwater. During the yellow phase, Wildwood Middle School, Charles Town many migrate long distances upstream Maximum: 24 participants (plus and Shenandoah Junction, WV. Board toward river headwaters, but dams inter- instructors) vehicle at Front Entry. fere with upstream migration. Fortunately, fish passage facilities on dams can Lunch: Pre-ordered bag lunches will be Maximum: 20 participants aid upstream migration. Over 21,000 delivered around 12:30 by the curb at Front American Eels have used the Millville eel Entry. (Lunch is part of the meal package Travel Time: 45 minutes altogether ladder since it was installed on the lower for overnight guests using the meal plan. Shenandoah River in 2003. American Commuters who pre-ordered a bag lunch Visit Flowing Springs Park where students Eels are also a good host for native will pay on site in The Commons.) learn outdoors about their watershed freshwater mussel larvae, which need a on-site. See how Potomac Valley Audubon host fish to complete their reproductive Fishing License: Society engages 4th graders through cycle. Freshwater mussels filter streams Purchase a West Virginia fishing license multiple visits including time for instructors and rivers, providing habitat for macroin- Waived to explore watershed issues with students. vetebrates. Visit the eel ladder, learn how Students search for macroinvertebrates, freshwater mussels hitch a ride with eels, Fishing Gear: Gear will be provided, test water quality, and assess stream then back at NCTC, get your feet wet and you may bring your own. banks as part of this award-winning learning about freshwater mussel habitat program. Then talk with a Presidential and life history. Travel Time: 70 minutes round trip Innovation Award for Environmental Education teacher about how she uses the Learn how to structure an effective fly park’s spring-fed stream to support STEM fishing program for any age group from and other project-based curricula. Learn some of AREA’s top fly fishing trainers. how she deepens the impact of “Trout No Fly Fishing experience required. Find in the Classroom” as students study the out the tips and tricks of conducing a fly requirements of brook trout and evaluate fishing clinic for a “one-time” 10-minute stream conditions for suitability of brook introduction, the 1-hour, 3-hour or 3-week trout reintroduction. Visit the trout tank in program. Learn the basics of fly fishing the classroom on the way back to NCTC.

24 25 AGENDA FIELD TRIPS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

6:30 am – 9:00 am Breakfast – hot food until 8:30 am The Commons Thursday Field Trips are optional, and par- Participants will meet at The 7:00 am AREA shuttle from NCTC (arrives IAD 9 am) Murie Lodge ticipants pre-paid applicable expenses. Commons and walk to the Boat Ramp. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Optional Field Trips start and end times vary Transportation back to NCTC is provided. FISHING THE POTOMAC This is a 6-hour trip including transpor- 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch – hot food until 1 pm The Commons BY CANOE tation time. Bring your own gear, and 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner The Commons purchase a Maryland or West Virginia Time: 9 am to 3 pm fishing license seehttps://compass.dnr. maryland.gov/DnrCompassPortal. Location: Potomac River, launching from NCTC Boat Ramp. Meet by 9 am outside, at the front steps of The Commons. FISHING THE POTOMAC Maximum: 36 participants ON FOOT

Minimum: 10 participants needed for Time: All day trip to run Location: NCTC Campus. On your Cost: $72 own, lunch in The Commons.

Lunch: Pick up bag lunch at breakfast in Maximum: N/A The Commons. Cost: Free Fishing Gear: Bring your own Fishing Gear: Bring your own Fishing License: Purchase either a WV or MD license (https://www.wvfish.com Fishing License: Purchase either a WV or https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/ or MD license (https://www.wvfish.com dnrcompassportal (3-day available) or https://compass.dnr.maryland.gov/ dnrcompassportal (3-day available) Travel Time: 30-minute drive back to NCTC The Potomac River, in addition to being the “Nation’s Waterway,” is an Join River & Trail Outfitters on this fun, excellent fishing venue. The National relaxing interpretive float and fishing trip Conservation Training Center has river which reveals the inter-relationship of hu- access along one of the best protected man and natural history of the watershed. stretches of the river with the National This segment of the Potomac River mean- Park Service’s C&O Canal National ders through the Blue Ridge Mountains Park on the opposite bank. Bass, trout, and C&O Canal Historic Park along the and panfish are abundant in the river, Maryland and West Virginia shores. This with the occasional walleye and even ambling stretch of river features a few muskie taken out of this stretch. The clos- easy to navigate riffs and ledges and de- est access to the river can be found on lightful scenery, and a diversity of wildlife the Twin Leaf Trail beneath the wooden along the river includes turtles, fish, her- bridge at The Commons, while slightly on, waterfowl, and resident bald eagles. wilder access can be found behind the While fishing for bass, trout, and panfish, Lab Building and at the Boat Landing. learn about the human impacts on this river environment and the protection and restoration of the local watershed.

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Hook, line and sinker included A fun and simple way Young women are learning to become Fish pillows enable states to educate the to learn to ﬁsh! anglers. public on fish identification. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR) is proud to partner with industry trade groups and squiddies.tv manufacturers, state fish and wildlife agencies, conservation NGOs, and sportsmen and women! Award Winning Design In 2015, state fish and wildlife agencies had up to $51,977,581 available in funding for Aquatic Education through the Sport Fish Restoration Program! Funds were used for angler education and developing outdoor ethics, stewardship, and conservation to increase understanding of our nation’s GOLD & CURATOR’S CHOICE water resources and aquatic life. Over 800,000 people participated in classes, Sports, Liesure & Recreation and many more attended events! We are proud to support efforts that help train the next generation of anglers, and lovers of the For sales and enquiries contact: outdoors! [email protected] Learn more: http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/

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AREA BOARD MEMBER Shann Jones Responsive Management Future Fisherman Foundation: University of Alaska Fairbanks http://www.futurefisherman.org/

RECOGNITION Caleb Harris Michigan Department Texas Parks & Wildlife Department SPONSOR RECOGNITION of Natural Resources: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/ George Babey AREA would like to thank all of our spon- AREA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AREA REGIONAL AREA CONFERENCE Connecticut Department of Energy and sors and supporters who have helped Pure Fishing (Shakespeare): COORDINATORS PLANNING COMMITTEE Environmental Protection Inland Fisheries make this conference possible. Special http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/ President Division, retired thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Barb Gigar, Iowa Department of Natural Pacific Region Representative 2016 SHEPHERDSTOWN, Service, National Conservation Training Rebelfin (Pastilite): Resources Katie Nalesere, Hawaii Division of WEST VIRGINIA Center, and Carol Paterick for all the http://www.rebelFIN.com/ Aquatic Resources assistance with conference arrangements, President-Elect Barb Gigar EXHIBITORS planning, and support. Karen Marks, Texas Parks and Wildlife Farwest Region Representative Iowa Department of Natural Resources Department Shahab Farzanegan, Oregon Department Archery Trade Association – Please take time to visit with our sponsor BRONZE SPONSORS - $500 of Fish and Wildlife Doug Darr Explore Bowfishing representatives and thank them for mak- Secretary Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater ing this a great conference! Archery Trade Association/ Ti Piper, Retired contractor New Mexico Midwest Region Representative Fisheries Division Dallas Ecological Foundation Explore Bow Fishing: Department of Game and Fish Lindsey Chizinski, Nebraska Game and https://www.archerytrade.org/ Parks Commission Bill Pepito Flip Reel by Squiddies Treasurer Boy Scouts of America GOLD SPONSORS - $2,500+ DJ Case and Associates: Lea Gray, Arkansas Game and Fish North Central Region Future Fisherman Foundation http://djcase.com/ Commission Representative Carol Paterick American Sportfishing Association: Shana Ramsey, Michigan Department of CeeMe Michigan Department http://www.asafishing.org/ Immediate Past President Natural Resources of Natural Resources Doug Darr, Alabama Wildlife and Cindy Etgen Recreational Boating Freshwater Fisheries Division Southwest Region Maryland Department of Natural Plastilite / Rebelfin and Fishing Foundation: Representative Resources https://www.takemefishing.org/ Marci Alderman, Arizona Game Wildlife Forever and Fish Department Karen Marks Squiddies – Flip Reel: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://squiddies.tv/ Southeast Region Representative Kristopher Smith, North Carolina Wildlife Kevin Frailey OTHER CONTRIBUTORS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Resources Commission Michigan Department of Natural and Sport Fish Restoration Program: Resources Thank you to all those who contributed https://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/ Northeast Region items for the silent auction to support Representative Maria Parisi student scholarships. Please refer to the Mike Beauchene, Connecticut Department National Conservation Training Center, Silent Auction insert for a complete list. of Energy and Environmental Protection, USFWS Inland Fisheries Division AREA would also like to thank the follow- Natalie Elkins ing individuals from neighboring states Mid-Atlantic Region Michigan Department of Natural who provided additional assistance: Representative Resources Cindy Etgen (MD), Art Shomo (WV), Jessica Griglak, New Jersey Division of Chris Dunnavant (VA). Fish and Wildlife Ti Piper Retired contractor New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

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