A Nez Perce hatchery plan aimed at proving supplementation and “natural
rearing” techniques remains in limbo while the Northwest Power Planning
Council, and its Independent Scientific Review Panel, sort out concerns
about cost and science.
The Nez Perce had initially submitted a $20 million proposal for funding
through the Council’s direct fish and wildlife program in 2000. More than
$17 million was ticketed for land acquisition and construction.
Following its review of the project, …
