On March 16 the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee will hold an Environmental Issues Forum on the Fish and Boat Commission Cooperative Fish Nursery Program.

The Program is a collaborative effort between the Commission and volunteer sponsor organizations dedicated to enhancing fishing opportunities, supporting fishing interests and initiatives and educating citizens about culturing fish.

There are currently 146 sponsors and 159 cooperative nurseries in 49 counties in the Commonwealth.

These volunteer organizations are responsible for feeding and taking care of trout provided by the Commission.  Nearly 25 percent of trout found in Pennsylvania's waters are supplied through the Cooperative Nursery Program.

The guest speaker for the Forum will be Brian McHail, Cooperative Nursery Unit Leader.

Click Here to watch a video about the Program.

The Forum will be held in Hearing Room 8E-A of the Capitol East Wing starting at 10:00 a.m.  Click Here to watch the Forum live online.

Questions about the forum should be directed to Sakura Ung, Joint Committee, by calling 717-787-7570 or sending email to: sung@jcc.legis.state.pa.us.

Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) serves as Chair of the Joint Conservation Committee.

For more information, visit the Joint Conservation Committee website, call 717-787-7570, Like them on Facebook or Follow them on Twitter.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Committee.

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