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Sea Resources, Inc - the Chinook Historical Fish Hatchery, Washington State’s oldest Salmon Hatchery, is a demonstration, production and research facility adding salmon to the ocean. Sea Resources is a community non-profit registered with the IRS and Washington State since 1968. The grounds and trails are open for members, the community, regional schools and others to enjoy, along with the outdoor classroom and picnic area.
Signs of revitalization, new life, new fish and new plants abound in Chinook at the Historical Salmon Hatchery. We have been working hard to restore Hatchery operations and to provide an experience that is not only educational, but beautiful and serene with trails and displays.
“Fish hatcheries have become an important tool in restoring & conserving the state’s wild, naturally-spawning salmon and steelhead populations.”
— WDFW
Join us for these exciting and ambitious projects:
Refresh of fish rearing tanks and ponds. Including above ground salmon tanks and a new trout pond for juvenile angling.
Revitalized incubation room with historical and salmon life cycle demonstrations and displays.
Restoration of the Botanical Trail to highlight Lewis & Clark identified plants in Pacific and Clatsop Counties, plants used by the Chinook Nation for food, clothing, construction, medicine, and other plants of the Pacific Northwest.
The newly refreshed greenhouse where habitat restoration plant material grows for important mitigation work in the Chinook Watershed.
Educational and historical displays of salmon life cycle, fishing techniques and local history of the local fishing industry.
Public education is held in our classroom and it is available for community meetings.
Management of the Chinook River Tide Gate. Working with members of the local community, Sea Resources is able to be the on-the-ground resource for the important effort establishing tidal flow to restore juvenile salmon habitat.
Our Mission
Sea Resources, Inc is a community non-profit since 1968 for the purpose of education, restoration, mitigation and operation of a fish hatchery, returning salmon to the ocean, and continuing the legacy of Washington State’s oldest Salmon Hatchery.
Get Involved
Support Sea Resources & SAVE OUR SALMON!
Volunteers are needed! What is your passion? We need volunteers for all program areas including fish production, trail & grounds maintenance, construction, greenhouse, history, educational displays, signage & leading tours
Donate. The Pacific Community Foundation “Abundant Salmon Futures Fund” supports Sea Resources, Inc efforts. Click here for a direct link!
Annual Membership. Yearly membership supports ongoing efforts to restore & maintain our important mission of returning Salmon to the ocean.
Come to a meeting. Our monthly board meetings are held the 3rd Monday of the month. Email us for more info.
Spread the word! We all need to work together to enhance Salmon in the Lower Columbia River.