Maintaining hatchery production of salmonids.

Summary

The bill directs Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife to keep producing anadromous fish from hatcheries, regardless of any hatchery shutdowns. If a hatchery closes, the department must make up the lost output by increasing production at other facilities. This aims to protect sensitive or endangered salmon stocks that rely on hatchery supplementation.

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