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What’s Happening at the Hatchery: Annual Report and Farewell, Pepper!
Annual Report:We’ve had an incredible year and are so thankful for all of the wonderful volunteers who made it possible. Check out these 2019 statistics:Individuals reached by FISH volunteers and staff:FISHop visitors – 3.421Super Salmon Sleuths – 80FISH Presents – 232School presentations – 3,426School science fairs – 2,704Spring/summer tours – 444Weekend scheduled tours – 204Outreach […]
New Study Examines Wastewater Effects on Orcas, Salmon
King County has funded a new study to examine how wastewater pollutants from the county impact salmon and orcas. Pollutants from our roads and drains end up in stormwater runoff — and now scientists are looking for more information on how these pollutants impact juvenile salmon. Read more about the research HERE.
Kokanee Release!
The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery has participated in the Kokanee Work Group’s extended rearing program over the last nine months. In October, 250 of the juvenile kokanee were flown to the Long Live the Kings’ facility on Orcas Island. Learn more and see additional photos HERE.
California Water Diversion Threatens Juvenile Salmon
A plan to divert water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta jeopardizes already endangered salmon populations. NOAA Fisheries biologists and environmental groups are fighting to protect the water source and the fish who call the threatened delta home. Learn more HERE.
A Coho and Chinook Hybrid Found Off the Coast of B.C.
A member of the Cowichan Tribes discovered a hybrid salmon while tagging fish on Vancouver Island! The salmon was verified to be a second generation coho/chinook hybrid. Learn more about the discovery and what could have caused it HERE.