A major fish hatchery in Washington State is facing imminent closure due to critical funding shortfalls, sending shockwaves through the local community and conservation groups. Anglers fear dwindling fish populations, while environmentalists worry about the impact on habitat restoration and threatened species. With the Department of Fish and Wildlife unable to maintain operations, the future of the hatchery's staff and ongoing conservation projects hangs in the balance, highlighting the precarious nature of conservation funding nationwide.
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