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Amid 'complete disaster,' California pulls plug on vital hatchery
The Mad River Hatchery raised generations of steelhead and anglers. Now, California is shutting it down for good.
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CDFW announces closure of Mad River fish hatchery
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday the end of fish rearing at the Mad River hatchery, citing ...
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CDFW to Close Mad River Fish Hatchery Next Month, Citing Budgetary Woes and Aging Infrastructure
The Mad River Fish Hatchery has been beset by challenges for two decades. In 2004, a state budget crisis forced its closure.
Mad River Fish Hatchery operations shut down amid challenges
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the closure of hatchery operations at the Mad River Fish ...
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State wildlife officials to shut Northern California fish hatchery, citing costs
Concrete raceways sit dry and rust-streaked at the Mad River Fish Hatchery in Humboldt County on Friday, May 2, 2025. The state plans to shut down the aging facility in June, citing escalating ...