| Project Name | Goodnews River Floating Weir REFUGE PROJECT |
| Project Number | 266 |
| Location | Middle Fork of Goodnews River in Togiak NWR |
| Dates | June 10 to September 20, 2013 |
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| Number of Volunteers Needed | 1 |
| Description | If you have desire to live in remote Alaska field camp, handle more fish than you ever imagined, and gain some valuable experience working in the fishery field – I have an www.billupsinteractive.com opportunity for you. I am looking for an individual to be part of a 3-person crew that will install and operate a resistance-board (floating) weir on the Middle Fork of the Goodnews River in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.
Annually there are over 100,000 Chinook, sockeye, chum, coho and pink salmon, and around 2,000 Dolly Varden that pass through the weir on their way to the spawning grounds. The drainage is also a world famous sport fishery for salmon, rainbow trout, Arctic grayling, Dolly Varden, Arctic char and lake trout.
Dates of Operation: June 10 to September 20, 2013
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| Skills Needed | Duties include:
Assist with installing and operating a 300-foot floating weir
Install and monitor an underwater video system
Daily count and sample salmon for sex, length and scales
If you are interested in this opportunity please send a letter of interest, resume and references to me (preferably via email)
Inspect and repair weir as needed
Perform daily routine cooking and cleaning chores.
Requirements:
Positive attitude
Willing and able to work long days periodically as needed
Helpful, courteous, kind and a good sense of humor
Able to live in a remote field camp setting
Heavy lifting, jet boat travel, small aircraft travel are all required
Preferred experience:
Current Federal safety training certification to work in remote Alaska including:
Bear & firearms safety, watercraft operator, B3 aircraft, FA/CPR.
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| Materials Needed | All expenses for food and travel are covered.
Waders, raingear, sleeping gear, and all field gear will be provided.
Just bring your own personal clothing and fishing needs.
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| Contact | Mark Lisac, Fisheries Biologist mark_lisac@fws.gov |