For one of the first Vertebrate Biology field trips this year, I took my students to the Warm Springs Fish Hatchery, where we were given a fantastic tour by Ben and David. I first came to this hatchery in 2011, when I was a student in this same class (taught back then by Derek Girman). I remember being kind of bummed by the idea of visiting a fish hatchery – I thought it would be B O R I N G – but I ended up loving it so much! Super interesting, and amazing to see the way these fish populations are being supported by the work they do there. Now, it is wonderful to be able to bring my own students here for this experience.
We learned about both the Steelhead and Coho Salmon breeding programs, and my students were thrilled to see these fish so close up!
Thanks again to the folks at the hatchery who were so generous with their time!
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