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Legislators accept Fish and Wildlife hatchery assessment, several members call for broader policy review
Summary
The Natural Resources Subcommittee reported that independent assessments found hatcheries provide net economic benefits but vary in climate vulnerability; several legislators said the report omitted broader policy questions about hatchery management and reservoir drawdowns.
The committee acknowledged a third‑party assessment of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) hatchery operations, sustainability and climate vulnerability and discussed next steps for investment and policy.
Representatives summarized the report’s findings: hatcheries provide a positive net economic benefit, climate vulnerability varies by location and species, and nearly all species in the region indicate future hatchery needs for mitigation, conservation or harvest augmentation.…
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