Once the ponds were established, tours were given to members of the Nevada department of Wildlife and US Fish and Wildlife Service, State and Federal partner agencies responsible for permits.
Pahrump poolfish trapped and transpoted by truck in aerated and insulated livewells from a much larger refugium located in Spring Valley, Nevada.
Regular updates and tours for members of the federal "Pahrump Poolfish Recovery Implementation Team" resulted in project buy-in and collaboration with State and Federal partners.
Although it took years to reach this point, those years were well spent laying a solid groundwork for success and fostering a sense of community and partnership. This inovative project resulted in considerable positive feedback from local press and social media.