Oregon Fires Result In Burning, Evacuation Of Several Hatcheries, No Lives Lost; Some Fish Lost, Transferred; 1.6 Million Released Into McKenzie River
Despite the unprecedented wildfires and evacuation of six ODFW-managed fish hatcheries, millions of fish at these facilities remain alive with hatchery staff returning as they are able to care for fish and even spawn spring chinook during a critical time in their life cycle.