Yakama nation proposes to complete four hatchery infrastructure projects at the klickitat hatchery through the mitchell act inflation reduction act funding

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a $26,850,000 Project Grant under the Columbia River Fisheries Development Program (CFDA 11.436) to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. The grant will fund four infrastructure projects at the Klickitat Hatchery to ensure future water delivery, improve rearing conditions, and increase adult broodstock collection capabilities. These upgrades, to be completed by September 30, 2029, are intended to protect and enhance salmon and steelhead resources in the Columbia River Basin, a key objective of the federal grant program. The Yakama Nation, a federally recognized tribal government, will leverage its specialized expertise in environmental management and fisheries development to deliver these critical hatchery improvements.

These upgrades will ensure water delivery into the future, improve rearing conditions and allow for increased adult broodstock collection.