Ways to Get Involved
For more information about getting involved please contact the Friends of the Jordan River National Fish Hatchery Group by email or contact the office at 231-584-2461.
Volunteering
Our volunteers are individuals who want to give back to their communities: parents who want to be good stewards of the land and set examples for their children, retired people willing to share their wealth of knowledge, concerned citizens of all ages who want to learn more about conservation and passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to spread the word about America's greatest natural treasures. Please call or email this field station to learn about future volunteer opportunities.
Our Partners
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. In turn, we routinely collaborate with tribal, federal, state, local and non-profit groups forming partnerships to implement on-the-ground conservation projects that protect and enhance fish and other aquatic resources and provide angling opportunities to the public.
Outreach
Jordan River National Fish Hatchery hosts several onsite public events annually. Each October, the staff in cooperation with the hatchery friends group, hosts the Jordan River Valley Festival. The hatchery also hosts a mid-winter “Bean Pot” in February for local outdoor enthusiasts. These events draw upwards of several thousand visitors annually and are a highlight of our onsite public programs. Volunteers are always welcome and needed for these events. Please contact the hatchery at 231-584-2461 for specific dates and times.
Education Programs
The Youth Conservation Corps is a summer youth employment program that engages young people in meaningful work experiences on public lands while developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility. This program generally lasts up to 10 weeks. Participants are paid the minimum wage for a 40-hour work week. Most opportunities are non-residential programs that provide paid daytime work.