Aquatic Resources Education Program
The Program
The
Aquatic Resources Education Program (AREP) promotes
the sport of fishing and aquatic resource awareness
as well as a way to give youth, an opportunity to learn about Oklahoma's
aquatic environments and how to fish.
What is a Aquatic Resources Education Clinic? An
AREP clinic consists of an educational component
that teaches basic fishing techniques and is usually
followed by an opportunity to fish at a nearby pond
or lake. Clinics are conducted by certified
volunteer instructors or ODWC employees.
These one-day events present information on such
topics as:
- fish identification
- knot tying
- fish cleaning and cooking
- fishing tackle selection and use
- water safety
- outdoor ethics
- pollution
- water quality
If you, your group, or school are interested in participating in this program or if you would like more information, please contact the Aquatic Education Coordinator Damon Springer To find a Clinic in your area
These
clinics provide an excellent means for bass clubs,
civic organizations, church groups, and others who
care about kids, fishing, or conservation, to give
something back. A variety of literature (posters and
brochures, etc.) is available for certified
volunteer instructors to distribute to fishing
clinic participants. A variety of rods and reels are
available as loaners for use at fishing clinics.
Banners, portable aquariums and a variety of
teaching aids for the program are also available.
Developed in 1988, the program's objectives are:
- To increase the understanding, appreciation, and awareness of Oklahoma's aquatic resources; and
- To facilitate the learning of angling skills, outdoor ethics, and sportfishing opportunities in the state.
- Enhance urban fishing opportunities,
- Develop adult fishing clinics or seminars and
- Provide information on specialized fishing techniques
More information about the program
- Scheduled Aquatic Education Classes
- How to become an aquatic education volunteer
- First Fish Award
- Biggest Fish Award