During National Volunteer Week, the state government is celebrating the 29th anniversary of the Fishcare Volunteer Program.
Starting in 1994, Fishcare volunteer teams can be found in metropolitan Adelaide, the Riverland, Yorke Peninsula, Victor Harbor and Limestone Coast, with more than 400 volunteers participating in the past 29 years.
The number of volunteers currently sits at 56 active members, ranging in age from 18 to 87 years.
Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister Clare Scriven said the "tireless efforts" of these volunteers was helping get the message out about how vital it was to protect fish stocks.
"It is essential we continue to raise awareness of the fishing community's need to protect and preserve fisheries resources and their habitats for future generations," she said.
"Our Fishcare Volunteers provide a vital link between PIRSA Fisheries & Aquaculture and the fishing community, helping promote a positive relationship between recreational fishers and government."
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Fishcare volunteers have accumulated in excess of 83,350 hours of volunteering since 1994.
As part of their role, they present an education program across the state to school students in years four and five, offering a vital step in reaching some of our youngest fishers.
Applications are encouraged for more volunteers to join the program in Yorke Peninsula, Riverland, the Southeast and metropolitan Adelaide.
- Details: pir.sa.gov.au/recreational_fishing/community_engagement/fishcare_volunteers.
