PLEASE NOTE -- NO FURTHER VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2009.
CONTACT:
Jessica Fischer: 603-868-1095
Mike Dionne: 603-868-1095
Jane Vachon: 603-332-3211
March 4, 2009
Marine Fisheries Volunteers Needed
DURHAM, N.H. - The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's Marine Division in Durham, N.H., is seeking volunteers to assist them in various field activities this spring and summer.
Volunteers would have the opportunity to assist biologists in activities such as sampling coastal rivers for rainbow smelt during early spring or monitoring coastal fish ladders during the spring and early summer fish migrations. Time commitment would range between 3 and 8 hours per day, depending on the project. Help is needed on both weekdays and weekends.
"This is a great opportunity for aspiring fisheries and wildlife biologists or those interested in the outdoors," said Jessica Fischer, a Fish and Game Marine Biologist. "Please join us in these exciting projects and obtain valuable experience!"
If interested in volunteering with the Marine Division,call Jessica Fischer or Mike Dionne at (603) 868-1095 at Fish and Game's Region 3 office in Durham, N.H., Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Learn more about Marine Resources in New Hampshire at www.wildlife.state.nh.us/marine/index.htm.
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