Winthrop National Fish Hatchery - Education

Education

Photo collage of educational activities held at the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery - Photos: USFWS

The Winthrop National Fish Hatchery (WNFH) provides educational opportunities and experiences to people of all ages. Hatchery staff welcome the public to visit the facility, learn about hatchery operations, and gain understanding about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services fisheries program. One of the most popular educational activities is held each June at the Winthrop NFH. This popular "Passport to Fishing" program combines fishing with fun outdoor education activities that help connect families with nature. Visit our events page for more information.

Winthrop National Fish Hatchery is part of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Complex (LNFHC) Information and Education Department. This comprehensive year-round program provides natural resource education, visitor services, and public outreach to more than 150,000 visitors per year. North central Washington school districts and colleges, agency partners, and local communities are also recipients of this department’s activities.

Our Information and Education program goals include:

increasing knowledge of the National Fish Hatchery System, specifically the LNFHC hatcheries and fish species of the Columbia River Basin
creating and developing high quality natural resource interactive and educational and interpretational activities
promoting the FWS Pacific Region’s fish and wildlife resources
fostering support and understanding of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service activities in our region
providing a connection between people and nature

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