Feather River College reports that students attended a fall field trip to Bucks Lake to study local salmon. Two classes teamed up for the trip: Dana Flett’s upper division Advanced Riparian Restoration class and Adam Fuller’s Introduction to Fish class.
Under the guidance of California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Amber Mouser, students learned about electroshock fish sampling to inventory the local kokanee salmon population. This information is used to determine the vigor and numbers of spawning kokanee.
“The students learned a lot about local fish populations and had a great time,” said organizers.
In related news, Fuller reported that the recent fish hatchery fundraiser was a success, raising more than $800.
Finally, FRC announces the formation of a new Fly Fishing Club at the school. Ethan Taber and club members took their own trip to Bucks Lake at the end of September. FRC students who would like to learn more about the club can contact Taber at [email protected].