Photos by Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is ramping up for an incredible year!
This year we have doubled our TIC sites from 28 sites in May to over 50 sites! Not only will we have more TIC sites this year, but below are some amazing changes and updates that will greatly enhance the 2022/23 Trout in the Classroom program!
TIC Testing Update:
We are thrilled to announce some BIG news for the Trout in the Classroom program! Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reviewed their regulations and are now able to grant TIC sites a testing exemption if they adhere to the following requirements.
ALL TIC tank(s) must be filled with ONLY publicly treated water.
ALL water that leaves a TIC tank(s) must be sent ONLY to a public treatment facility.
Absolutely NO outside water, rocks, and/or species may be added to the TIC tanks.
Releasing of TIC Fish ONLY at pre-approved locations, dates, and times.
This exemption will help make the Trout in the Classroom more successful, more streamlined, more flexible and adaptable, and more equitable to TIC sites across Colorado. We are very thankful to CPW for all their hard work and dedication to improving this program and helping to make it a success!
TIC Monthly Professional Development Trainings:
We are excited to offer monthly TIC Professional Development trainings to our TIC Educators, Volunteers, and Members. Each training will be the 2nd Monday of the month (unless stated otherwise) from 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Sept. - May) and will include a 30-45 mins PD presentation and 15-30 mins for questions, TIC conversations, and troubleshooting. Visit our CTU Calendar for more information.
New Statewide TIC Coordinator and TIC Resources:
CTU has been working hard to streamline the TIC program and support the growth and sustainability of the program. We are thrilled to have John Davenport as our new Statewide TIC Coordinator and to have a new Google Drive Folder full of updated resources and TIC guides for TIC sites and volunteers to use. Click here to view our 2022/23 TIC Resources and Guides.
TIC Training:
On Aug. 15th we kicked off our Trout in the Classroom year with a big training. This training is full of great updates, tank information, and TIC information. Check it out!
For more information about the Trout in the Classroom feel free to contact us at TIC@coloradotu.org or visit our Trout in the Classroom website.
