Carson National Fish Hatchery Host (2)

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Adult Chinook Salmon swimming in McAllister Springs in WA State
Carson National Fish Hatchery
Welcome to Carson National Fish Hatchery! Constructed in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corp, we raise and release 1.17 million spring Chinook salmon each year to mitigate fishery losses due to hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. Furthermore, we belong to a Complex of hatcheries along the...
National Fish Hatchery
Carson, WA

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Carson, WA 98610
United States

Volunteer Position Overview

Volunteers Needed
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Training Required
No
Security Clearance Needed
No
Virtual
No
Suitability
Adults, Seniors
Difficulty level
Average
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About This Position

Carson National Fish Hatchery (Carson, WA) is accepting Hatchery Host volunteer applications for Summer 2023. Twenty hours/week, including weekends. Tasks: grounds-keeping such as lawn mowing/landscaping, maintenance of equipment and tools, greeting the public, informal tours, staffing events and fish culture duties (feeding and cleaning). Full RV hookup, telephone, wi-fi, full-size washer/dryer, refrigerator, electric range w/oven, full bathroom/shower. Hatchery is located in the incredible Gifford Pinchot National Forest, 60 miles from Portland, OR. Email: larry_zeigenfuss@fws.gov Phone: 509-427-5905. Website: www.fws.gov/fish-hatchery/carson

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Campground/Site Host
Construction/Maintenance
Fish/Wildlife
General Assistance
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