Fish Hatchery Ways & Means Manual 1986

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Originator: Curtis, L. D.

Publish Date: 1986

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: Cedric.X.Cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: The idea for this manual was conceived in 1969, while I was serving as assist ant manager of a new facility on the southern Oregon coast. We had struggled with several problems that always occur at a new station, then later found a solution while visiting another hatchery. It occurred to me that if we had a communication system for ideas between hatcheries, problems could be solved quicker and better, and a more efficient operation could be achieved. In addition, I observed that many good ideas are developed, then later abandoned for whatever reasons. Often the idea was lost, although it might surface again years later. I felt this would be a way to record and document these ideas for anyone who might be able to use them: In 1983, I listed the project as an item on my yearly work plan and obtained approval to proceed with the project. A year was spent trying to develop a format for the manual, and two years was spent collecting information by visiting all hatcheries in the state. It is hoped that the material included ,will be of value in making fish culture easier, more efficient~ and a smoother ·operation. It is also hoped that this will only be a beginning. I envision that when someone has an idea they feel might be useful, that~they could send me a photo and a short explanation of the purpose. I could then, as needed, make copies and make them available to those who are interested. The manual is divided by five major areas of fish culture which are: adult handling, incubation, fingerling rearing, liberation, and miscellaneous. Each section is numbered by page, thus leaving the book open-ended and additional pages can be added to each section in the future. If there is more than one page number for a specific item (i.e. pond crowders), then the page number is the same, but a letter of the alphabet is also used (i.e. page 10, then page 10 A). As you will notice, each item that is included lists the hatchery it is at; therefore, if further information is needed, one can contact the hatchery that has the item.

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Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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Format: PDF file

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Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Yes