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Upper Puntledge Hatchery

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Upper Puntedge Hatchery The Upper Puntledge Hatchery (spawning channel) was constructed in 1965 by BC Hydro as compensation for the loss of summer Chinook and steelhead spawning habitat and juvenile turbine mortality following expansion of the hydro facilities on the … Continue reading →

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Upper Puntledge Hatchery

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Katherine

At one time there were two salmon hatcheries on the Puntledge River – the Upper Puntledge Hatchery, and the Lower Puntledge Hatchery. The upper hatchery was closed, and now the property is fenced off and only used by BC Hydro … Continue reading →

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