Big Qualicum River Hatchery

www-heb.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/facilities/big_qualicum/bigq_...

According to one of the info signs:
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Welcome to Big Qualicum River Facility.

Big Qualicum River project commenced operations in 1963, with the completion of a unique flow and temperature control system, the construction of the artificial spawning channel and a hatchery program.

At current production capacity, Big Qualicum River Facility will contribute approximately 300,000 chum, 200,000 chinook, 340,000 coho, 3,000 steelhead and 1,000 cutthroat to B.C.'s commercial, sport and native fisheries each year.
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