Hello Fish & Wildlife Supporter:
It’s that time of year again. Christmas and the New Year are upon us and Metolius redbands are beginning to spawn.
Every year, biologists and volunteers monitor Metolius River redband trout by counting redds or gravel nests. The survey entails walking 2 miles in a cold stream and surveys are conducted every other week, December through May (see schedule below or attached). This is an opportunity to see good numbers of redds and possibly pairs actively spawning.
Waders, polarized glasses and wading staff are necessary. Some of these items may be borrowed from ODFW’s Salmon Trout Enhancement Program. 388-6363 You should also bring lunch and water.
Participants meet at the Bend ODFW office at 8:15 am or the Sisters Forest Service parking lot at 8:45 am. We usually return to Bend no later than 3:00 PM.
If you are interested in surveying one day or several days, please contact:
Nate Dachtler 549-7725
ndachtler@fs.fed.us
or
TED WISE 388-6363 TED.G.WISE@STATE.OR.US
or if you can’t reach them try me at
Jennifer.a.bock@state.or.us
388-6350-x25
We hope you can join us-
Jen
[Survey Calendar should be appearing soon...]
