July 31, 2024 3:20 a.m. 

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be hosting three webinars and a public meeting in August as part of the agency’s process to chart a sustainable future for state hatcheries.

A ODFW release said a thorough review and assessment of 14 state-owned hatcheries was directed by the 2023 Oregon Legislature and conducted by third party contractors.

Webinars run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays – August 1st, 8th and 15th. Webinar details are available online: ODFW Hatcheries (state.or.us). Participants must click the green “Register Now” button for each webinar they plan to attend.

During the webinars, ODFW will share information from assessment and hold discussions with attendees. Public input will help ODFW find a path forward to create a sustainable hatchery system. That system will need to address the current challenges of aging infrastructure, changing climate, and rising operating costs.

A public meeting will be held August 28th at ODFW Salem headquarters in the Fish and Wildlife Commission room. In-person participation is encouraged.

Get more information on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, by going to: www.odfw.com.