Oscoda Middle and High School

From the fall to spring semesters, students raise, care, and maintain Chinook Salmon* in the classroom. They receive the salmon as eggs from MI DNR, and throughout the school year, they see the fish grow from egg, to hatchling, to smolt. Through this project, they learn about life cycles and habitat needs, and in the spring semester, the fish are released into local watersheds allowing these students to improve fish populations. *While the Chinook Salmon is not native to this area, they were introduced and subsequently naturalized to reduce invasive Alewife fish populations. They are also included in the Joint Strategic Plan for Management of Great Lakes Fisheries. Additionally, this fish serves as a biological indicator for the health of our rivers serving as spawning sites. Salmon in the Classroom Involved Schools: Alcona Elementary School, Besser Elementary School, Onaway High School, Oscoda High School, Rogers City Middle School, All Saints Catholic School Involved Community Partners: MI Department of Natural Resources