The Comox Valley branch of the Steelhead Society has donated $1,000 to aid in the completion of a new hatchery on the Comox Lake property of the Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association.
The hatchery will rear coho for the Trent and Puntledge rivers. The Pacific Salmon Foundation, and BC Hydro’s Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program provided major funding.
“Hundreds of volunteer hours from club members and many generous donations from local businesses made the hatchery dream a reality,” a news release states.