OPEN HOUSE AT THE S.O. CONTE ANADROMOUS FISH RESEARCH CENTER

As part of its educational outreach efforts in conjunction with Earth Science Week, the S.O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center in Turners Falls, Massachusetts will have an Open House on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Lab staff will set up demonstrations to present research work being performed at the Lab and in the field. Scientists will introduce the language of fishery resources such as threatened and endangered species, fish passage, anadromous species like salmon and shad, and catadromous species like eels. Visitors will see models of hydraulic flumes, weirs and the processes of monitoring experiments and collecting data. They will learn how dams and natural barriers effect the migration, fish passage, spawning and life cycles of fish. Scientists will explain how environment and river conditions create challenges for fish. It's free and all are welcome.