Upon successful completion of the 2 – 3 hour workshop, educators receive a 3-year collection certificate from the FWC which will be mailed to each recipient within 6 – 8 weeks. Certificate holders are eligible to collect specified aquatic species for educational purposes that would be restricted under fishing license guidelines. Renewal workshops are also available.

During the training workshop, participants will discuss collecting alternatives, benefits, collection and transport techniques, methods to minimize environmental impact, restrictions imposed by the Collecting Certificate, available resources, and related activities.

Workshops are given annually at the FMSEA and FAST State conferences and throughout the year regionally.

If you wish to coordinate your own FMNP Regional group for certification the FMSEA needs 10 people to participate and would charge $25 - $35 per person depending on the facilitators expenses (copies, transportation, etc.).