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• <p>The Bristol Bay River Academy is now planning for its sixth year. The mission of the Academy is to impart to the youth of Bristol Bay - the joy of fly fishing, the practices of a professional fishing guide, the skills needed to work at a fishing lodge, an appreciation of the habitat complexity of the Bristol Bay salmon ecosystem and an understanding of the conservation tools available to protect that ecosystem.&nbsp;The annual Academy accepts 12 to 15 participants.</p> <p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/mY0VGW4uCRY?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque" width="600" height="494" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h3>How You Can help - Sponsor a Participant</h3> <p>There is no charge to the young people accepted into the Academy. There is no charge for the assistance we provide to graduates of the Academy who want to pursue opportunities to work in conservation or the recreational fishing community of Bristol Bay. We can do this because of the the generous support of many individuals, businesses and organizations. A simple way to help is to sponsor an academy participant for $250. That donation helps cover the cost of air transportation for a participant from his or her village to the lodge hosting the academy.</p> <p>You can donate online directly here --------------&gt; <a href="http://www.bristolbaylandtrust.org/contribute/make-a-donation/" target="_blank">DONATE</a></p> <p>If you are an Alaskan resident you can provide a donation to the Academy by designating the Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust for a portion of your Permanent Fund Dividend under the <a href="http://www.pickclickgive.org">Pick, Click, Give program</a>.</p> <p>If you are interested in helping in other ways <a href="mailto:nmwtlandtrust@hotmail.com?subject=Academy%20Support" target="_blank">email us</a>.</p> <p>Help us create opportunities for the next generation of Bristol Bay residents that are linked to healthy fish habitat.</p>

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