![]() Learn more about this unique Salmon Stewards partnership in Oregon. The Association of Northwest Steelheaders, in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), is here to help classrooms in the Portland-Metro region expand their involvement in the Fish Eggs to Fry program. Please see a list of educational resources at the bottom of this page.Įarn an Eco-Schools USA Award for your School! Watch the Rearing Salmon and Eco-School Stewards video below to learn more about Fish Eggs to Fry in Oregon. Northwest Steelheaders owns more than 100 of the aquariums and chillers used by local classrooms in the Portland-Metro area, and support teachers further by providing curricular resources, classroom presentations, technical support, and assistance with fry release day events in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation through Eco-Schools USA. Throughout this process, the children develop a personal relationship to salmon species, sparking a lifelong investment in wildlife conservation. Students and educators foster the development of the fish from eggs to fry, perform water quality tests, and incorporate salmon into their science, math, social studies, and even art curriculum. The Association of Northwest Steelheaders coordinate with ODFW to assist with setting up aquarium equipment, delivering eggs to classrooms, and introducing students to the importance of fish conservation.Īcross the Portland metro region, students of all grade levels transform into scientists in their own classroom laboratories. ![]() Through Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (ODFW) Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP), Fish Eggs to Fry brings salmon or trout eggs into 700+ Oregon classrooms for students to observe and raise, while learning about one of our state’s most significant keystone species.
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