The Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery has recently added a bio-security shed, located on the southern end of the station, on the edge of the Hatchery boundary. This building was strategically placed to prevent any water run-off from reaching the production areas. It also ensures that vehicles potentially carrying harmful organisms are disinfected prior to arriving on Hatchery grounds and not contaminating the hatchery.
The funding for the bio-security shed was provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is a once-in-a-generation investment in the nation’s infrastructure and economic competitiveness. We were directly appropriated $455 million over five years in BIL funds for programs related to the President’s America the Beautiful initiative.
Learn more about Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding covered the costs of all construction phases of the shed, which included pouring the foundation, constructing the building, installing spray foam insulation, connecting electrical service, and installing a waterline to the structure structure
Something temporarily or permanently constructed, built, or placed; and constructed of natural or manufactured parts including, but not limited to, a building, shed, cabin, porch, bridge, walkway, stair steps, sign, landing, platform, dock, rack, fence, telecommunication device, antennae, fish cleaning table, satellite dish/mount, or well head.
Learn more about structure . Hatchery personnel were responsible for digging trenches for conduit and the water pipes, while an electrician handled pulling the wire and all other associated electrical activities. The funding also paid for a new diesel power-heated, power washer, Vircon disinfection chemicals, and a chemical sprayer.
Overall, the funding provided for the hatchery project was crucial in ensuring that all necessary infrastructure was put in place to ensure all efforts are made to prevent the spread of any invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.
Learn more about invasive species . All aquaculture vehicles and distribution tanks will be disinfected prior to entering the facility. The collaborative effort between hatchery personnel and skilled professionals like electricians was instrumental in bringing the project to completion.
