We visited the Dungeness River Fish Hatchery recently. The proper title is “Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Dungeness Hatchery.” As I understand it, the hatchery propagates salmon to help support their recovery under the Endangered Species Act. Although the Coho salmon, above, are not listed species, they are raised to help increase their population.
Here’s the hatchery operation.
The hatchery pools aren’t open to casual visitors but I think tours may be requested. Visitors can go inside the main building and there is a tiny visitor center with information posters. (Yep. This shot has a decided tilt to it. Either I declare it “artistic license” or I rotate and crop out relevant parts. I declare Artistic License.)
