We recently joined w/@clevemetroparks, @TinkersCreek_WP, OH Native Fish Coalition, & Trash Fish for a hands-on fish survey in Hemlock Creek! From seining to electrofishing, attendees got up close with native fish like the Silverjaw Minnow. #StreamHealth #NativeFish #OhioWildlife

A group of participants stands along Hemlock Creek during a community electrofishing demonstration, observing stream sampling techniques and native fish collection in Walton Hills, Ohio.

ALT A group of participants stands along Hemlock Creek during a community electrofishing demonstration, observing stream sampling techniques and native fish collection in Walton Hills, Ohio.

Field team members perform a seining demonstration in Hemlock Creek, showcasing community science techniques for collecting and studying native fish species.

ALT Field team members perform a seining demonstration in Hemlock Creek, showcasing community science techniques for collecting and studying native fish species.

EnviroScience Aquatic Biologist Emily Pechaitis, speaking with Cleveland Metroparks’ Mike Durkalec, discusses native versus invasive fish using vouchered specimens from the ES Fish Collection.

ALT EnviroScience Aquatic Biologist Emily Pechaitis, speaking with Cleveland Metroparks’ Mike Durkalec, discusses native versus invasive fish using vouchered specimens from the ES Fish Collection.

Wetland Project Manager Carlyn Rocazella, wearing a yellow-rimmed hat, presents a live Silverjaw Minnow to a gathered group during a native fish identification activity.

ALT Wetland Project Manager Carlyn Rocazella, wearing a yellow-rimmed hat, presents a live Silverjaw Minnow to a gathered group during a native fish identification activity.

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USGS Arizona

USGS Arizona

@USGSAZ

9 Apr 2025

The look of wonder during direct experiences with nature is where it all begins. A child’s love of rivers embodies hope for our shared future. This is his favorite hat because it mirrors the one worn by @USGS Dad. #GilaTrout #NativeFish #AZ #fishing #recreation 📷Morgan Ford USGS

USGS biologist and Safety Program Coordinator Morgan Ford's son, wearing a USGS cap "because Dad wears one", gently releases a Gila trout from the banks of a calm stream during fishing in northern Arizona. Photo courtesy of Morgan Ford, USGS Southwest Biological Science Center.

ALT USGS biologist and Safety Program Coordinator Morgan Ford's son, wearing a USGS cap "because Dad wears one", gently releases a Gila trout from the banks of a calm stream during fishing in northern Arizona. Photo courtesy of Morgan Ford, USGS Southwest Biological Science Center.

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Cal-Neva AFS

Cal-Neva AFS @CalNevaAFS

31 Jan 2025

SAVE THE DATE: March 21-23 will be our annual Native Fishes Retreat at Clear Lake State Park. This year’s retreat will be focused on Clear Lake hitch and other native species. More details and registration will be coming out soon! Photo credit: Matt Young #CalNevaAFS #NativeFish

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