Mar 15, 2023
Low oxygen causing problems for Sandhills lakes
Low oxygen has been recorded in Sandhills region shallow, highly vegetated lakes causing fish kills.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will certify youth fishing instructors at workshops in five locations across the state in the coming months.
Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events.
Trainings will take place at:
Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They also will receive program incentives. Instructors are encouraged to volunteer for such Game and Parks programs as Community Fishing Nights and the Outdoor Expos.
Registration is required and may be completed at signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4fa8aa23a4ff2-youth1#/.
Contact Larry Pape at larry.pape@nebraska.gov for information.