The Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation, in cooperation with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Alaska Department of Fish and Gam, ethe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the University of Washington Fisheries Research Institute, is pleased to announce the 8th annual Bristol Bay Salmon Camp.
Salmon Camp is based at Aleknagik, Alaska, with three sessions.
- Session 1: this year’s 6th-7th graders. Aug. 4-7.
- Session 2: this year’s 8th-9th graders. July 16-20.
- Session 3: this year’s 10th-12th graders. July 29-Aug. 3.
Transportation, food and housing are provided. Participants will be immersed in hands-on true-to-life scientific inquiries in ichthyology (fish science), entomology (the study of insects), limnology (study of fresh water), and environmental science. Days will be spent collecting data in the field while evenings are spent analyzing data. Recreational activities are included.
Any interested 6th through 12th graders are encouraged to apply, including students who have attended in prior years. The application includes a complete the confidential recom-mendation to be completed by a teacher. Applications should be faxed to 907-842-4336 or mailed to P.O. Box 1464, Dillingham, AK 99576 by May 15, 2009.
Please contact Pearl Strub at BBEDC for more information.
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