Desert Springs Action Committee Autumn Fieldtrip to Ash Meadows, Nevada.

October 14th and 15th, 2005

Yearly we travel to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge to perform hands-on restoration and recovery work for native fish species there. This work benefits three threatened and endangered killifish species as well as one dace species. Education is also a primary focus of our outings so all ages are welcome (and non-aquarists too).

Projects chosen to enhance native fish habitats on the refuge are overseen by US Fish and Wildlife Service personnel and by our science advisor Peter Unmack. Work difficulty ranges from strenuous to negligible depending on your inclination.

This happening is always a good time, and a chance to socialize with other killikeepers around the campfire after a day of work and sightseeing in the refuge. Attendance of about a dozen people is typical, but past trips have attracted nearly 30 individuals. Typically, we camp on the refuge or you can stay in luxury at the Longstreet Casino a few miles away (discounts are available).

I cannot stress enough how gratifying it is to know I have made a difference toward these species’ survival. For more information, please visit the DSAC website:

http://www.pupfish.net/dsac/

See you in the desert!

The Sacramento Aquarium Society's 5th FINDIG Conference will take place on Oct 28-30, 2005.

The confirmed speakers and their topics are:
Gary Lange (rainbows and Australia),
Dean Hougen (cichlid reproduction and freshwater habitats in So. America),
Jim Herman (collecting in Mexico and Aquarama),
Bob Allen (Tanganyikan cichlids),
Kent Webster (rainbows and traveling in New Guinea/I.J.), and
Chuck Rambo (African travels).