Conservation district announces fall fish sale

The Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District is announcing plans for its fall fish sale, an initiative to advance water quality and support area pond and lake owners.

Orders for fingerling size fish are due to the district office by Friday, Sept. 24. Pickup will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Canfield Fairgrounds.

Fish available for order include fathead minnows, white amur, Japanese koi, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, channel catfish, hybrid bluegill and shell crackers.

“We’re glad to continue our efforts to supply fish for area pond and lake owners,” said Kathleen Vrable-Bryan, district administrator.

Orders can be placed with the district office by phone at 330-740-7995 or by fax at 330-259-1075. Visit mahoningsoilandwater. org to download the order form.

On the day of pickup, participants will need to bring a lined container filled with pond water. The district staff recommends five to 10 gallons of water per 100 fish.

White amur must be placed in a container with a lid or liner large enough to be tied at the top. Five gallons of water is required for every two white amur.

For more information or pickup recommendations, contact the district office.

The Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District advances best management practices for conserving land and water resources by providing education, technical assistance and stewardship.

Established in 1950, the district is staffed by a small team of environmental professionals who lead efforts in community and school outreach, stormwater control, watershed protection, pond management and more.

The district is governed by a five-member volunteer board of supervisors and maintains offices at 850 Industrial Road in Youngstown.