The Great American Hatchery Road Trip - Little White Salmon Infographic

Founded in 1898, Little White Salmon is the oldest Columbia River hatchery and a pioneer of salmon propagation! They raise and release roughly 7.2 million young spring and up-river bright fall Chinook salmon each year. They also mitigate hydroelectric dam fishery losses, provide for important sport fishery, and fulfill Tribal Trust responsibilities.

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Adult Chinook Salmon
Welcome to the Little White Salmon Fish Hatchery! Founded in 1898, it is the oldest Columbia River hatchery and a pioneer of salmon propagation. We raise and release roughly 5.5 million young spring and up-river bright fall Chinook salmon each year; in addition we collect eggs for other facilities...
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A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work together to deliver resilient habitats, healthy fish, connected people, and strong partnerships. From habitat restoration to aquatic invasive species prevention, captive breeding to population assessment and monitoring, our programs are driven by the...
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The National Fish Hatchery System raises millions of fish and aquatic wildlife to improve sustainable recreational fishing, support fisheries that have been impacted by a federal dam, recover federally listed threatened or endangered species, fulfill our Tribal Trust responsibilities, and prevent...
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