2025 Course
August 18–21, 2025 | 8 AM–4:30 PM daily
National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Description:
This four-day course presented by The Conservation Fund's Freshwater Institute will cover the fundamentals of water recirculating systems for fish culture, including unit processes, fish health & biosecurity, system operations & maintenance, and water quality monitoring. In 2024, we added modules covering emergency response, AI technology, finishing & harvesting, and troubleshooting. Course materials provided to participants include a binder of all presentations and the latest edition of the book, Recirculating Aquaculture. The course includes a tour of the RAS facilities at the Freshwater Institute.
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Registration includes coffee and snacks each day (morning and afternoon).
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Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after July 18, 2025.
Location:
USFWS National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Lodging:
To make lodging reservations at NCTC, please call 304-876-7900.
The room block ("TCF Recirculating Aquaculture Systems") expires July 18, 2025.NCTC's lodging and meals are a package cost based on current GSA guidelines.
The current rate for lodging and meals is $210/day. Click here for more information.
Contact:
For any questions, please email Kata Sharrer at ksharrer@conservationfund.org