U.S. Fish and Wildlife

State Offers Free Workshops on How to Prevent the Further Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

The Division of Boating and Waterways and its partners invite everyone accessing California’s waterways to learn how to prevent the further spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into uninfected waterways. Starting next month, AIS experts from the division, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife will be holding free workshops to help the public learn how they can recognize AIS in their region and how to take action to prevent it from spreading. Workshops are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

L.A. Youth Invited to Join Urban Kids Fishing Derby

Los Angeles-area young people can learn all about the sport of fishing at the 2nd Annual Urban Kids Fishing Derby Los Angeles. The free event, hosted by Urban American Outdoors (UAOTV), is set for Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, 4100 S. La Cienega Blvd., in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Forest Service, F.A.C.T.S Tutoring Services, Healthy Park Healthy People, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife will co-host the derby. “If you are a parent, gather up the children and enjoy a day of