March 2026 General Meeting Highlights: Hatchery Progress, Volunteer Opportunities & Spring Events
Upcoming Events
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Seeking ONE more board members
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Volunteer opportunities
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Upcoming Events 〰️ Seeking ONE more board members 〰️ Volunteer opportunities 〰️
Spring at the Hatchery
The March 21, 2026 General Meeting brought updates on hatchery improvements, upcoming events, and continued opportunities for community involvement. Members welcomed new board member Meghan Flanagan and shared progress on key projects, including incubation room repairs and recent grant applications. As the hatchery moves into a busy spring season, volunteers are encouraged to get involved in upcoming efforts such as Reel Fish Days, fin clipping, and ongoing hatchery maintenance.
Hatchery Update
New vacuums are a big hit!
Incubation Room repairs are underway
Grants: We have submitted applications for 2 STAC grants, one for a back-up power system and one for a new oxygen monitor probe.
Volunteer Opportunities
With fish coming in, volunteer help is essential — now is the perfect time to get involved.
Feeding: Auto feeders are in place, but screen cleaning, counting morts and vacuuming is still necessary (see note above regarding the new vacuums) Contact Bruce Blanthorn at 702-499-3721or bdb1037@gmail.com to get on the schedule.
Incubation Room Repairs
Rummage Sale March 28 (9-4) at the Community Center. Help is needed to transport items to the center and set up, on sale day, and on Sunday to break down. Contact Roger for details.
Reel Fish Days are approaching. April 21, 23, 28 & 30. Sign Up soon.
Fin Clipping is back! June 8-18. Sign Up early to secure your spot. Contact Roger @ 541-373-7848.
2026 Salmon Derby – Seeking volunteers to help make next years Derby even better than 2025. It’s never too early to begin. Donors are already preparing their 2026 budgets, so we need to reach them early! Contact Roger to get started!
2026 Snout Collection – Our efforts this year yielded good results, but we would like to make next year even better. Please consider joining in this fun and productive opportunity. For more information, contact Bill Budd at (503) 929-3259 or adelphipainting.bb@gmail.com.
Save the Date 2025:
April - Reel Fish Days: April 21, 23, 28, and 30. Arizona Pond, 9:00am - 2:00pm
June - Fin Clipping
August–Annual Salmon Derby: Aug 19-22
Gift certificates from these kind sponsors: GB Auto Parts, Surprise bag and Donuts along with some fishing gear were raffled at our general meeting. Please be sure to thank our sponsors when you visit their establishments.
