The Gardiner, Reedsport Winchester Bay STEP Hatchery will be clipping Fall Chinook Salmon at the Gardiner Hatchery on April 27, 28, 29, May 1 and possibly May 2. Thursday, April 30th the Reedsport High School students will be helping out. These salmon will be released in Winchester Bay and will contribute to a fantastic fishery in a few years. There are over 100,000 Chinook Fingerlings to be clipped, and your help is needed. The Gardiner Hatchery is operated and maintained all year every year, and this is the only time that they ask for volunteer help. I will be there to help, and I request that all of our chapter members as well as anyone from the general public help out. Clipping will start at around 9:00 AM and will continue with a few breaks until approximately 3:00 PM. The area designated for clipping is under cover and chairs are available for all engaged in clipping. An ODF&W representative will be on-site to train volunteers regarding best clipping techniques. It is not difficult to clip salmon, it just takes a lot of time to clip 100,000 fish! Even if you can’t be available for a whole day, any number of hours that you can contribute will help out. The Gardiner Hatchery is located between the Smith River Bridge and the Town of Gardiner. It is located on the right side of Route 101, look for the hatchery sign. Turn into the driveway and tell the attendants, that you are from the South Coast Chapter of CCA, Oregon and are there to help. Please call me at 541 255 3383, if you have any questions.
Thanks for your support,
Steve Godin
