Proposal to cut Alaska's salmon hatchery production by 25% fails

The state's hatchery system provides millions of fish that ultimately are harvested by commercial fishermen.

Alaska salmon hatcheries have come out against a proposal to reduce their capacity. — Alaska salmon hatcheries have come out against a proposal to reduce their capacity.Photo: Salmon Hatcheries for AK

Rachel Sapin

Correspondent

Published 10 February 2025, 15:54Updated 10 February 2025, 20:30

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