Biden Administration Allocates $240 Million to Boost Pacific Northwest Fish Hatcheries

The initiative aims to support Tribal Nations, enhance fish populations, and address climate change impacts.

$54 million of the funding will immediately aid 27 Tribes in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
Hatcheries play a crucial role in maintaining subsistence, ceremonial, and commercial fishing for Tribal communities.
Climate change and habitat loss have severely affected wild salmon, making hatcheries essential for species conservation.
The funding also seeks to modernize outdated facilities and address a $1 billion maintenance backlog.
Officials highlight the need for balanced hatchery practices to minimize negative impacts on wild fish populations.