$34 million in hatchery fish threatened by state government shutdown

Photo: Amit Patel

Here's one way to kill state run hatchery programs.

Millions of dollars in fish could be at stake if state lawmakers can't agree on a budget and avoid a government shutdown.

Dozens of hatcheries across Washington, where fish are raised, could be temporarily closed. There are millions of fish being raised by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The fish need attention and care but the workers who provide that could be off the job without a paycheck.

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