Tongass National Forest

	Chugach National Forest
	Alaska Region
	Forest Service Headquarters

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Tongass National Forest
Federal Building
648 Mission Street
Ketchikan, AK 99901

(907) 225-3101
(907) 228-6222 (TTY)

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Island Fish Interpretation and Education

The island Fish Staff Group has a strong commitment to educating the public about the value of natural resources, especially fish and aquatic resources. We recognize that conservation education is more important than ever in increasing the public's understanding of natural resources.	Kids searching through sample for aquatic insects
Kids looking for aquatic insects	We strive to promote an awareness and appreciation of fisheries and aquatic resources. We promote conservation ethics and are educating a new generation of conservation leaders to provide for the future sustainability of our natural resources.
We promote fish and aquatic resource education at various public meetings and with newspaper articles, interpretive signs along trails and at fish watching sites and partnering with local schools. These activities are aimed at providing the public with the necessary tools to become conservation leaders in their communities.	Kids releasing coho salmon back into the wild
Coho salmon fry, raised from egg stage in aquarium at local school	We work with the local schools in support of the EcoVan and SCOPE (Students Classifying, Observing and Probing their Environment ) programs. We also work on projects like coho in the classroom, and provide school classroom and field lectures. Our annual Kids Fishing Day helps educate children about fish and fishing regulations.

USDA Forest Service - Tongass National Forest Accessibility Statement
Last Modified: July 11, 2007