| Oregon's fish hatchery system developed in the late 1800's in response to salmon fishery losses. Salmon hatcheries consist of a number of built components. 'Growing fish' requires a variety of building types which support the hatchery process as well as constant input of resources. In addition to surveying and inventorying fish hatchery resources, this study will analyze the social, economic, cultural, and environmental conditions under which these fish hatcheries were organized and commissioned. Ultimately, this survey will not only serve as a baseline for future, more intensive-level surveys, but will also provide a foundation for a National Register Multiple Property Submission. The use of hatcheries to sustain native Oregon fish species constitutes a major aspect of Oregon's fishing and environmental conservation efforts. Oregon's heritage hatcheries stand as physical reminders of early conservation activity and while their preservation provides a more complete picture of Oregon's relationship with natural resources. |
