Features
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Zoo Celebrates Pacific Lamprey at World Rivers Day
The Oregon Zoo, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, and many tribal partners will celebrate World Rivers Day, Sept. 29, 2019 with the official grand opening of the zoo’s Pacific Lamprey Exhibit.
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New Oregon Zoo Exhibit Showcases Pacific Lamprey Conservation
The Oregon Zoo welcomed five new special guests on July 11, 2019, when Pacific Lamprey debuted as the centerpiece of an innovative new educational exhibit. Visitors can now learn about a fish whose prehistoric past predates dinosaurs and whose future depends on humans.
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Jumping in to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
The amazing thing about fishing it that, with a little patience and perseverance, almost anybody can do it. This was on display as nearly 1,500 people attended the I’m Hooked, “Making a Reel Difference” event at Henry Hagg Lake June 1st and 2nd, and most didn’t leave empty handed.
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Junior Ranger Let's Go Fishing!
Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery is the first Pacific Region Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program station to pilot Junior Ranger Let's Go Fishing!, a collaborative partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Program Updates
New Oregon Zoo Exhibit Showcases Pacific Lamprey Conservation
The Oregon Zoo welcomed five new special guests on July 11, 2019, when Pacific Lamprey debuted as the centerpiece of an innovative new educational exhibit.
Fish and Aquatic Conservation news
July 3, 2019 - (Daily Record) Fish biologists ask recreators not to build rock dams in local riversJuly 31, 2018 - Fall salmon seasons kick off Aug. 1 with mixed forecasts (Oregon DFW)
July 6, 2018 - (Tribal Tribune) CTFW utilize beavers in Methow salmon recovery work
March 30, 2018 - Idaho summer chinook fishing may heat up
March 28, 2018 - Idaho spring Chinook fishing set to open April 28
Volunteers Power Our Program!
In 2016, more 8,417 volunteers donated more than 56,500 hours--a contribution estimated at $1.3 million in labor value--to help with hatchery operations, restore habitat, conduct field surveys, and carry out community outreach and education programs.
