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Show 0 w w Cartnos Fish Hcatfcheiry To deceive Mew Look by Pamela Robbins The Kamas Fish Hatchery which has seen approximately 34,000 visitors a year for the past 10 years is in the process of getting a gigantic face lift, according to UDWR (Utah Division Wildlife Resources) officer, Dana Dewey. Open year round, the Kamas site is the most widely visited Hatchery in the State of Utah- - something that will be largely curtailed when construction on the imposed new site begins. Just when the groundbreaking and construction will begin is not exactly known at this time? but those involved with the project are excitedly anticipating its beginning and completion. Those familiar with the present facility will be in for some definite and distinct changes- - all for the positive, beginning with the removal of the crumbling raceways, in which the fish are located. Plans call for a much larger parking area with a turning access for the school and tour buses which come often to the facility. Trees and a spacious lawn (fenced in) picnic area will also be available to those who wish to spend a little more time at the Hatchery. When planning for the new facility, one of the most important items to take into consideration was the planning for nore wet land preservation which wpuld add a natural and serene look to the area. A visitor arriving at the planned site will be able toi view the fish through special "viewing windows" without having to walk on planks over the cement raceways as is presently done. With the building of the new interpretation center. visitors will also be able to see more of the hands on operation of the hatchery. Trail areas will take visitors past wet land's and running streams. When the new facility is built, fish production is expected to double, going from 70,000 to 142,000 pounds of fish per year- - with the fish going into four raceways that will be 630 feet long. What is the purpose of the Hatcheries? In the wild, eggs have a 10 percent chance of survival as compared to 90 percent in the hatcheries. The hatchery system also supplements the natural supply of fish in Utah's lakes, streams and reservoirs-helpin- g to insure an adequate supply of sport fish for angler's. The new site is being built with funding from the CUP (Central Utah Project) and the State Legislature. "We hope to be able to catch more visitors on their way past and also to encourage tourists coming to Utah to visit us" when the new facility is built. "We hope to become a model Hatchery for the State head or twisted spines. Among fish found in Utah, rainbow trout are the most susceptible species, followed by kokanee salmon, golden trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout and brown trout. The parasite does not irifect human beings. Discovered in Utah in 1991 in a series of private hatcheriesmd adjacent streams and' lakes on the Fremont river drainage in Wayne county. Since then, it has been discovered in ten private hatcheries and adjacent waters in Cache, Weber and Sevier counties. Research is taking place at the present time to learn more about the impact of this disease on fish in the waters of Utah. "This is the worst disease heard of," said Dewey. "We are trying to educate the public on the disease which came from Asia in the 60's" "We would like people who should discover fish with deformities or black tails to notify the DWR immediately - giving the location and the date and time of when the fish were caught". When construction on the newly planned facility Fish abound in swarms trying to get some exercise as they move about freely in one of the cement raceways. begins, the Hatchery will be closed down for "Yes, we are worried but it isn't one year until it is approximately here yet," said Dewey when quesTliere is a lot of history completed. tioned about "Whirling Disease" located here at the facility which which has hit the scene. This terriwas built in 1936. ble disease is a condition affecting Learn how stocking fish has trout and salmon and is caused by a from loading them into changed microscopic parasite known as milk cans and transporting them in Myxobolus cerebralis. a task that would usually take 3 to The parasite attacks the cartilage 4 weeks to using trucks and planes tissue of the head and spine-an- d at present for a 3 day effort. For young fish can develop symptoms those wishing to visit the site-wesuch as whirling behavior, or death. you had better hustle, as it If they do survive, they may de- will all be changed in a few short velop various deformities of the months. ll, Man made waterfalls like the one above keep oxygen levels in the water right where they need to be to allow for proper breathing levels. The crumbling cement racewaya In which the fish hatchlings are located, to allow for growth, will soon be removed to make room far the additional parking facilities planned for the new Hatchery complex. Wetlands preservation is top most in the minds of UDWR (Utah Division Wildlife Resources management officials when they were making determination of what was needed to make the new hatchery a success. Summit County Planning Commission Applications Bdng Accepted Submission of Artidos For Paper When submitting articles for publication in The Bee, please try to have information typewritten if possible and in tinner and lower case. The Summit County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to the Eastern Planning Commission. Applicants must be a resident of the planning district for which they are applying for one year prior to appointment. Applications must be received no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday, October Thank you! ' 'V 1, 1997. Applications must be sent to the Office of Administrative Services, P. O. Box 128, Coalville, UT 84017. For more 1 Information please telephone (801) or 783-43ext. 3220. 336-445- 5 nursery type of facility which Is now closed off to the Eggs are hatched out in a of transmitting disease la the wet ground conditions. of the because potential public 51 1 TKEETOS ABl MAST TO B1 GL0S1D YOUR MIND ISN'T ONE OF THEM. HDA hai Shown hew vihiabla paopla wtthdUrtrtllU wtosoamy-Waal- , ability add Oaslr art man ' Important than atranfb of a paraon1 muaolaa. Aa barrlar thaaa paopla oan swoon la a aloaad mind. Kaap jrouia opan. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION COPY Don's Soptic Tank Sorvicos Dont spoil nature leave only footprints. e Septic Tanks Grease Traps pHeberjCityM f65T578 Residential Recreational Areas -- fm Commercial Industrial IBP |
