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Man arrested after causing death to 15,000-20,000 smolt chinook salmon at STEP hatchery

April 25, 2024

GARDINER, Ore. — A Gardiner man has been arrested in a burglary of the Gardiner, Reedsport, and Winchester Bay (GRWB) Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) hatchery.  The investigation began on Monday, April 22, 2024, when deputies were alerted that someone had forcibly made entry into the hatchery building. Once inside, the suspect had poured a chemical […]