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Welaka National Fish Hatchery Tour (Members Only)
July 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Members-Only Tour of the Welaka National Fish Hatchery
Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. – Noon
Join St. Johns Riverkeeper on a guided tour of Welaka National Fish Hatchery led by a professional biologist. The tour will include a visit to their aquarium, hatchery facilities, as well as a nature walk throughout the grounds. Meet fellow St. Johns Riverkeeper members as you explore and learn about the watershed that we all love together! If you are not yet a member of St. Johns Riverkeeper, you can become a member here.
Register
Registration is required. A $15 donation to St. Johns Riverkeeper is requested to help cover expenses. Capacity is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
About Welaka National Fish Hatchery
Since 1871, National Fish Hatcheries have been applying science-based approaches to conservation challenges. We work with our partners and engage the public to conserve, restore, and enhance fish and other aquatic resources for the continuing benefit of the American people. Conservation is at the heart of what we do, and we recognize that we do this work for the American people–both the present generation who benefit today and future generations who will inherit our legacy of conserving America’s aquatic resources.
Welaka National Fish Hatchery is charged with producing Atlantic Striped Bass for the St. Johns River in order to maintain the population for ecological, historical and economic purposes. The hatchery also works with Gulf Coast states to produce and protect Gulf of Mexico Striped Bass from Florida to Georgia and Alabama. Recently, the hatchery has begun work with two federally listed species, the federally threatened Eastern Indigo Snake and the federally endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrow.
Register
Registration is required. A $15 donation to St. Johns Riverkeeper is requested to help cover expenses. Capacity is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
Become a Member of St. Johns Riverkeeper
This is a members-only event. If you are not a member of St. Johns Riverkeeper, you can become one here! Help us continue our mission to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection.