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Innovative Wetland Treatment System in PA

Recognizing the value of clean water resources, the Freshwater Institute works with government, industry, nonprofits and individuals to shape sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions to water resource management.

 

Utilitizing a variety of approaches, our work can be categorized into three broad areas:

 

    • Applied Science- finding answers through the spirit of research, experimentation, and discovery.
    • Conservation Engineering-applying engineering and conservation principles to implement practical solutions.
    • Training and Education-sharing knowledge with present generations so that they may leave a positive legacy for those in the future.
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Development of Sustainable Land-based Aquaculture Production Systems

19.5-month-old rainbow trout grown in reuse system

Freshwater Institute engineers and scientists are working to develop and evaluate new technologies for land-based aquaculture systems. Current research includes a collaborative study with WVU and USDA evaluating changes in fillet quality as rainbow trout approach maturation at 20+ months post-hatch. Working together, we are investigating solutions to improve system efficiency, sustainability, and environmental compatibility.
Donor Commitment
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Latest News
Freshwater Institute Pledges to donate fish to Maryland DNR
Freshwater Institute's pledge to donate fish to Maryland DNR for the Spring 2008 stocking season was mentioned in the Deep Creek Blog. Click here to view the blog.
Partnering with Food Banks
Since 2003, Freshwater Institute has donated more than 225,000 pounds of fish to help feed the hungry. Click here for the article published by The Federation of Virginia Food Banks.
Upcoming Events  

 

Recirculating Aquaculture

July 25-27, 2008 Roanoke, VA

 

The Seventh International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture and Trade Show, to be held at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, will provide the world's premier forum for sharing ideas, opportunities and technologies in recirculating aquaculture.

 

Aquaculture Shortcourse

July 28 - August 1, 2008 Shepherdstown, WV

 

The shortcourse, Water Reuse for Intensive Fish Culture presented by aquaculture staff of The Conservation Fund's Freshwater Institute will cover the fundamentals of design and management of water reuse systems.