Fisheries management, Population enhancement, Research

In collaboration with the Craig Brook and Green Lake national fish hatcheries, the Northeast Fishery Center developed conservation genetic management plans for breeding and raising Atlantic salmon in the hatchery. These plans are helping the United States recover distinct populations of endangered Atlantic salmon, which are only found in Maine. The genetics of incoming adult fish and their progeny are continually monitored. This information guides ongoing breeding protocols and helps us evaluate recovery.

Facilities

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Northeast Fishery Center
The Northeast Fishery Center (Center), located in Lamar, PA includes the Lamar Fish Health Center and the Lamar National Fish Hatchery and Fish Technology Center. We help guide and conduct the science and technology needed to restore and conserve species and their habitats. Our research helps...
Conservation Office
Lamar,PA
Thousands of vibrant orange Atlantic salmon eggs show small black eyes
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery
Craig Brook NFH currently functions as a conservation hatchery for the last remaining natural populations of Atlantic salmon in the United States for seven river specific brood stocks.
National Fish Hatchery
East Orland,ME
Stocking Atlantic salmon smolts
Green Lake National Fish Hatchery
Green lake National Fish Hatchery works with partners for the conservation and recovery of Atlantic salmon in the Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment. We culture Atlantic salmon in an effort to prevent its extinction and preserve the genetic diversity of the populations.
National Fish Hatchery
Ellsworth,ME

News

Coho salmon
2021 Fish Distribution Totals
The following table contain all taxonomic groups, all species including Distinct Population Segments (DPS) and Evolutionarily Significant Units (ESU) and all life stages (adults, juveniles, and eggs) for all species that were distributed in Fiscal Year 2021. The National Fish Hatchery System works...
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Wildlife Management

Programs

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...
Program
Falls Church,VA
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We provide national leadership in the recovery and conservation of our nation's imperiled plant and animal species, working with experts in the scientific community to identify species on the verge of extinction and to build the road to recovery to bring them back. We work with a range of public...
Program
Baileys Crossroads,VA

Species