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Jars of walleye eggs
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery plays a key role in providing quality fishing opportunities throughout the Great Plains Region and in restoring the endangered pallid sturgeon in its northern range.
National Fish Hatchery
Riverdale,ND

Location

Address

Riverdale, ND 58565
United States

Date Range
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Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
-
Recruitment Start Date
Recruitment End Date
Days
Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
Yes
Virtual
No
Suitability
Families, 55+
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About This Position

Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is one of the largest U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hatcheries in the Nation. We raise a variety of fish species including walleye, Northern pike, trout, and The Chinook salmon. The hatchery is located directly below Lake Sakakawea on the banks of the Missouri River. If you enjoy outdoor recreation, plenty of opportunities exist in this area, including fishing, boating, birding, hiking, camping, hunting...it is all right here!

The hatchery staff relies on volunteers to conduct informative tours of the hatchery for our visitors. Tour groups range from a few visitors to bus loads of school kids anxious to see and learn about the hatchery. We like to involve our volunteers wherever possible which may be spawning fish, caring for trout or managing aquariums. We work with the volunteers to find a schedule that meets the needs of the visitor center. The Visitor Center is open from 10:00-3:00 everyday of the week from Memorial Day thru Labor Day.


Location in ND - The Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is located in central North Dakota, an hour’s drive from Minot or Bismarck. It is only a couple miles from Riverdale and Pick City.

Duties/Activities

Conservation Education
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
Tour Guide/Interpretation
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