It would be very sad to see those hatcheries closed and nothing done to replace them. The location of the hatcheries mentioned (all near Portland/Salem/Eugene) makes me wonder if this isn't just a political bluff to force the republican legislature's hand on increasing sin taxes to help with the deficit. I hope so. I've been outspoken about how bad I think hatchery fish are for wild stocks, but this seems like a slap in the face to the people of NW Oregon if it comes to pass. At the same time, those hatcheries have been rumored to be in a financial mess for awhile. If they do close, maybe a new, more modern hatchery(ies) could be opened on the N. Coast when the economy's better? Scary for some to think about, I'm sure. Me thinks the Gov. will receive some letters this week!