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About the White River TIC program

The Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (GUVTU) and WRP work together to coordinate a White River Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program each year. TIC is a national program, coordinated in Vermont by VINS.

The White River TIC program is open to any school in the White River valley (see White River valley map here) via a registration process each September.

TIC calendar

The TIC program runs annually from October through June. Key dates include:

• October: WRP drops-off (new participants) or inventories (returning participants) TIC equipment
• November: VINS leads an in-person training for all participants
• December: Teachers and students set-up their TIC equipment and supplies
• January: WRP and GUVTU drop-off 100 brook trout eggs to each TIC aquarium
• January – May: Teachers and students maintain a healthy ecosystem for brook trout
• May – June: Teachers and students release brook trout in a state-approved stream
• June: Teachers share their data, clean TIC equipment, and confirm summer storage plan for WRP Lending Library equipment

Follow this link for the full TIC calendar.

White River valley TIC liaison

The WRP serves as the primary TIC liaison for participating teachers in White River valley schools. Roles include:

• Providing FREE TIC equipment via the WRP Lending Library as needed
• Coordinating purchase and distribution of annual TIC supplies (see more info below)
• Delivering brook trout eggs
• Connecting teachers with support resources as needed
• Assisting with brook trout release as needed
• Confirming summer storage plan for WRP Lending Library equipment

Please contact WRP Executive Director Mary Russ for more information: maryATwhiteriverpartnership.org

TIC equipment & supplies

The TIC equipment (tank, chiller, filter, etc) will be part of a Lending Library managed by the WRP and can remain at the school as long as the school intends to participate.

We ask that each participating White River valley school commits to providing annual funding support – approximately $100/year – to cover the cost of TIC supplies (see TIC supplies list here).

For returning schools, the WRP can purchase discounted TIC supplies on your behalf and deliver the supplies along with an invoice.

Interested in learning more?

TIC is a national program – visit the Trout Unlimited TIC website to learn more! Or contact Mary to learn more about the White River TIC program: maryATwhiteriverpartnership.org.