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Somerset KY

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STEM STUDENTS VISIT WOLF CREEK DAM AND FISH HATCHERY



photo of students viewing fish hatchery
Students are pictured viewing the trout at the fish hatchery.
 
Construction of a dam, regardless of its type, alters the entire environment within a river. The first and most obvious change takes place when the reservoir fills, but many changes may also take place below the dam. Some of them might be subtle, and others, like those in the Cumberland tail waters, might be quite drastic. Recently, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students from Pulaski County’s Gifted Center (4th and 5th grade) experienced the Wolf Creek Dam Fish Hatchery.

Students came face to face with the region’s underwater friends, explored karst terrain, witnessed the inner workings of an active honey bee hive, and met Dale, the lifelike animatronic fish biologist—all by stepping into the unique and exciting exhibit hall at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery and Education Center. Students participated in an engaging educational journey involving several animal species.

“Students learned first-hand all parts of a habitat are found within ecosystems and that biodiversity provides us with food, medicine and variety in our lives. Students discovered loss of habitat and water pollution can endanger the lives of animals and the quality of life for all people,” commented Director of Program, Mardi Montgomery. “The trip reemphasized the important message that by working together we can “ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”