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All Systems Go!
Posted by shanedobler in Uncategorized on May 7, 2013
We have set up our transport tank at the Mill Hatchery in preparation for tomorrows ferry ride. We are taking 70 000 Chinook smolts to Sechelt Inlet. Yep, we use a gravel truck! We spent the morning going over our oxygen regulators, air stones, fish pump, and all the other necessary equipment for tomorrows big move.
End of the Pipeline
Posted by shanedobler in News, Video Clips on May 4, 2013
The end of our Pipeline http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVBaxdzVdas&feature=youtu.be
Zooplankton Update
Posted by shanedobler in News on May 2, 2013
Here is an update on what is going on out in front of Campbell River right now. Looks like one of the best zooplankton years yet . They are also are seeing lots of nice fatty euphausiid, which we have not seen in large numbers for years. Seems like lots of food waiting for them In [...]
Powell River Pipeline
Posted by shanedobler in News, Video Clips on May 2, 2013
Our pipeline pumps brood not crude! Coho being loaded at our Mill Hatchery for release into Haslam Lake. Check it out! #powellriverpipeline #salmonenhancement #langcreek http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF-hvLWqf4k
Great News!
Posted by shanedobler in News on April 26, 2013
I have some great news to report! We have just received word that the Pacific Salmon Foundation will be supporting our Mill Hatchery Upgrade Project for 2013. Below is a copy of the letter that came in the mail. Thank you for your support Shane
Zooplankton
Posted by shanedobler in News on April 16, 2013
Here is a chart showing this years zooplankton in red. It is looking really good compared with the past several years, cold and quite a bit of sun. It looks to be starting towards something fairly big in the next couple of weeks, maybe a bit earlier than the past. Hard to say right now, [...]
March 2013
Posted by shanedobler in News on April 1, 2013
The temperature is rising! The water hit ten degrees Celsius at Duck Lake today.We now have Chinook in our raceways at Duck Lake after repairs were made. Here is a look back at March 2013
Osprey
Posted by shanedobler in Uncategorized, Video Clips on March 26, 2013
What an amazing bird! Incredible camera footage!! http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded
February 2013
Posted by shanedobler in News on March 2, 2013
A HUGE Thank You to Grieg Seafood! They have again generously donated $5000 to the Powell River Salmon Society. These funds will go directly towards fish food for our hatchery. Here is a link to our Monthly Report for February 2013
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