02-01-2007, 05:10 PM
Volunteer Opportunities
Typically, volunteers are from groups, but there are also some opportunities for individuals. Among the programs in which you may be able to participate:
[#000080]Atlantic Salmon and Herring Restoration Programs
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Contact Steve Gephard or Bruce Williams of the Inland Fisheries Division at 860-434-6043.
[#000080]CT Aquatic Resource Education Program
[/#000080](For individuals)
Volunteers are trained and certified to teach an introductory course in fishing. Training/Certification is offered once a year in February. Certified instructors must participate in one CARE event per year. Participation may include teaching or assisting the teaching of a 6 hour class in your hometown or helping out at a Free Fishing Day site. A desire to pass on your angling knowledge and lots of enthusiasm for the sport are all we require to join the program.
[url "http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322636&depNav_GID=1630"]CARE Information[/url]
Contact Inland Fisheries Division staff Tom Bourret at 860-663-1656 or George Babey at 860-424-3481.
[url "http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322750&depNav_GID=1647"]Volunteer Angler Survey[/url][#000080] [/#000080]- Saltwater Anglers
(For individuals)
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Typically, volunteers are from groups, but there are also some opportunities for individuals. Among the programs in which you may be able to participate:
[#000080]Atlantic Salmon and Herring Restoration Programs
[/#000080](For groups)
Contact Steve Gephard or Bruce Williams of the Inland Fisheries Division at 860-434-6043.
[#000080]CT Aquatic Resource Education Program
[/#000080](For individuals)
Volunteers are trained and certified to teach an introductory course in fishing. Training/Certification is offered once a year in February. Certified instructors must participate in one CARE event per year. Participation may include teaching or assisting the teaching of a 6 hour class in your hometown or helping out at a Free Fishing Day site. A desire to pass on your angling knowledge and lots of enthusiasm for the sport are all we require to join the program.
[url "http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322636&depNav_GID=1630"]CARE Information[/url]
Contact Inland Fisheries Division staff Tom Bourret at 860-663-1656 or George Babey at 860-424-3481.
[url "http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322750&depNav_GID=1647"]Volunteer Angler Survey[/url][#000080] [/#000080]- Saltwater Anglers
(For individuals)
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