Establishment of the Group
Why are we called the United Anglers?
If we have a problem, we have a bigger organization to back us up/ protect us
When are Warm Spring Fish Hatchery Steelhead Trout released?
Spring
How much did it cost?
$6000 from m&m candy sales
How much is our budget?
$100,000
Who manages the hatchery?
Students maintain grounds.
Students pay bills.
What are the 2 goals of our group
1. To do everything in our power to safe the native strain of Steelhead Trout in Adobe creek
2. MADFISH (molecular analysis of DNA for identifying our students hatchery)
What age group did we first deal with?
Fingerlings
Why did we build this hatchery?
To hold the Steelhead Trout fingerlings during the dry summer months, then release them when the creek is filled.
How did we raise money?
Grants, Donations, and a Fundraiser
Where are they from?
Russian River
Why Adobe Creek?
It is located across the street from Casa Grande and the Adobe Creek Steelhead Trout need help.
How did the Salmon impact the students?
They returned to the same spot where the students did all their hard work which led the Steelhead to follow.
What do we raise?
Catfish and Steelhead Trout fingerlings.
Money raised to date
Over 3.5 million
Where are they released?
Dry Creek Russian River
Who is Charlie? (rules surrounding him?)
1. A big supporter
2. Introduced the idea of saving Steelhead Trout
3. Must ask permission before entering his property
Define conservation and how it relates to hatcheries preserving what is already there.
In hatcheries, we need to keep the creeks in good enough condition for the fish that return. The "wise use of our resources." We focus on Genetic Diversity.
What happened to it?
It didn't pass earthquake code and got shut down
What is the purpose of the new hatchery?
1. In case of emergency
2. Unique learning experience
3. Educating the public
Species we currently raise and how much
Warm Spring Fish Hatchery Steelhead trout (20-40 thousand)
What landowner (other than Charlie) must we get permission from before entering their property?
Lee Vyinela
Define mass production hatcheries
Get as many fish back into the river to replace the lost ones.
How long has the program been around?
37 years
When did the hatchery open?
March 25, 1993
Species we have raised in the building
1. Warm Spring Steelhead Trout
2. Fall Run Chinook Salmon
3. Rainbow Trout
4. Channel Catfish