Warming rivers; wildfires; aging infrastructure; supply cost increases; conflicts with wild fish conservation and recovery. Just a few of the reasons it’s time for the state of Oregon and the public to take a good hard look at the future of Oregon’s hatchery system. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) held a kickoff meeting on June 27th to begin the public engagement process for a comprehensive assessment of the state’s hatchery system.
