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PRESENTING GROUPS FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 14th MISSION STATEMENTSTrout Unlimited is national organization with more than 140,000 volunteers in 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicatedgrassroots army is matched by a respected professional staff of lawyers, policy experts and scientists in 30 offices throughoutthe country. Trout Unlimited remains at the forefront of fisheries restoration work at the local, state and national levels. Youcan find out more about the local Chapter of Trout Unlimited by visiting their website at www.deschutestu.orgOregon Department of Fish and Game Angler Education. The goal of the Aquatic and Angler Education Program is toprovide youth with an understanding of aquatic ecosystems, and to develop the skills, knowledge and responsibilitiesassociated with angling. You can find out more about the ODFW Angler Education Program by visiting their site atwww.dfw.state.or.us/outdoor_skills/aquatic/The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council seeks to protect and restore the upper Deschutes River watershed throughcollaborative projects in watershed stewardship, habitat restoration and community awareness. To find out more about theUpper Deschutes Watershed Council, please visit their site at www.restorethedeschutes.orgThe Freshwater Trust actively works to restore and protect entire freshwater ecosystems. Their goal is simple: return health toevery river and stream in the state. The Freshwater Trust website is located at www.thefreshwatertrust.orgWolftree is a private education organization. They are advocates for fostering invaluable connections among citizens and theirpublic and private lands around them. They present information in a non-value laden, unbiased, objective forum. Participantsare then better prepared to make their own choices about how they interact with the environment and society. To see moreabout the programs from Wolftree, visit them online at www.beoutside.orgThe mission of the Kokanee Karnival Youth Education Program is to provide a dynamic, hands-on learning experience toeducate and excite elementary school children about clean water, healthy watersheds, and fish conservation, while promotingsafe and responsible angling, good citizenship, and community stewardship. The Kokanee Karnival website and informationis listed at www.kokaneekarnival.orgThe Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests of Central Oregon provide a diverse setting for recreation opportunities whilemanaging for multiple uses. Your national forests are managed and cared for to provide valuable terrestrial and aquaticwildlife habitat, healthy streams, and fantastic settings and scenic quality for recreation activities for current and futuregenerations. To find out more about USFS in Central Oregon visit www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/At REI, they love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. Whether you'renew to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, they gladly share their enthusiasm for their products—and the trails, slopes andwaterways where we play. Visit REI at www.rei.comThe Trust for Public Land conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livablecommunities for generations to come. Find out more about TPL at www.tpl.orgThe Native Fish Society protects and restores native, wild fish and their habitats in the Pacific Northwest. NFS works withpublic agencies and governments to get native fish conservation policies implemented and to ensure that native fish policiesare indeed followed once implemented. Visit www.nativefishsociety.org to find out more.Oregon Natural Desert Association. ONDA is a 1,400-member, grassroots organization committed to protecting, defending,and restoring the health of Oregon's native deserts for present and future generations. To find out more please visitwww.onda.orgDeschutes Land Trust. The Land Trust's mission is to work cooperatively with landowners to conserve land for wildlife,scenic views and local communities. Visit the DLT website at www.deschuteslandtrust.orgThe Oregon League of Conservation Voters is a non-partisan organization with a simple mission: To pass laws that protectOregon’s environmental legacy, elect pro-environment candidates to office, and hold all of our elected officials accountable.Find out more information at www.olcv.orgThe Deschutes River Conservancy mission is to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes Basin. Theirobjectives are to meet or exceed state water quality standards and to restore the natural hydrograph to the extentenvironmentally, socially and economically feasible in the Deschutes River and its tributaries. Please visitwww.deschutesriver.org

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITES FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 14thOregon Department of Fish and Game Angler Education Area: A diversity of interactivegames and activities which allow kids to have a chance to test their fishing skills andlearn more about rivers and fishing. While this program primarily focuses on childrenin the 4 th and 5 th grades, there is plenty of fun to be had in this area for kids of all ages.Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and Freshwater Trust: An interactive watershedmodel will be available which allows kids to see and experiment with how a watershedworks by altering precipitation, adjusting management impacts on the ground, andseeing how pollution works its way through the watershed. In addition, a booth will beprovided which explains some of the priorities and goals of the UDWC and FreshwaterTrust.Wolftree: Curious how the chemistry of the water varies around the Old Mill district?Through this station, Wolftree educators will help kids analyze the differences andsimilarities in water chemistry between the Deschutes River and Old Mill water features.Kids will have a chance to learn more about how the oxygen, pH and temperaturelevels change the quality of the water for fish and other life in the river.Kokanee Karnival: Through the passion and knowledge of retired professor JohnAnderson, kids can explore and study the unique adaptations and characteristics of ourriver's aquatic insects and organisms (macro-invertebrates). This station will have liveinsects to watch and study, as well as a diversity of preserved insects which help usbetter understand the rich mix of life surviving in our waters and what they mightbe able to teach us.United States Forest Service Storytelling Fish: You won't forget this beautiful inflatablefish, which will welcome visitors to this year's Trout Festival of Central Oregon. Kidscan remove their shoes and walk inside of this 40 foot long fish, meeting storytellersinside who will share words of wisdom about the importance of rivers, fish, andconserving our natural heritage.REI camping. Family camping is the focus from our friends at REI. On display will be awide variety of camping equipment that focuses on unique ways to make campingeasier for the whole family. Along with showcasing wonderful gear, REI will be helpingkids of all ages to put together their very own trail mix to take home with them!