ODFW release – The Program to Restore Oregon’s Chum Salmon (PROCS) works to reintroduce Chum Salmon to their historical spawning range in Oregon. Each year, PROCS spawns Chum Salmon that return to Big Creek Hatchery to maintain a conservation broodstock and transports excess adults to other streams where they can spawn on their own. The goal is to re-establish spawning in areas where Chum Salmon historically occurred, so that offspring imprint on and return to those streams, ultimately expanding Chum Salmon distribution in Oregon over time. Volunteers working with PROCS would be supporting the agency’s mission to protect and enhance Chum Salmon populations for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Specifically, volunteers would assist with spawning at Big Creek Hatchery, which includes measuring fish, collecting biological samples, and recording data. Volunteers would also help with transporting Chum Salmon to nearby streams, which requires the safe handling and release of fish. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to learn more about Chum Salmon life history, their importance to the ecosystem, and how PROCS uses science to manage the species. Register for this volunteer opportunity @ https://www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/volunteer/current_opportunities/index.asp Big Creek Hatchery is located near Astoria. More information about Big Creek Hatchery can be found on our website @ https://www.dfw.state.or.us/fish/hatchery/
