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LLTK works closely with the Skokomish Tribe and Tacoma Power to rebuild steelhead populations in the North Fork of the Skokomish River. These fish were raised from embryos collected four years ago in this very river, and they will now contribute to rebuilding the naturally spawning population.

Our conservation hatchery program collects eggs from the redds (nests) of adults until after they spawn in the wild, allowing for natural selection. After the eggs hatch, the juvenile steelhead are reared at their natural growth rates for two years before being released. Some steelhead are also reared and released as 4- to 5-year-old adults so they can make an immediate contribution to the naturally spawning populations. To further reduce risks, hatchery intervention only occurs over two steelhead generations, or eight years.