Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office

Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office Welcome to the Columbia River Fisheries Program Office! We conduct fisheries work throughout the Columbia River Basin.

We strive to conserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats by working with partners and using science to benefit native aquatic species. Aside from having one of the largest fish marking programs, other office programs include studying hatchery/wild fish interactions, restoration monitoring activities, conservation planning and education. For more information about our office,

go to http://www.fws.gov/columbiariver/index.cfm where you can find all of our publications, reports, and even games. And check out the Dish on Fish at http://fish-notes.blogspot.com/, our blog written by the folks here at the CRFPO!

Amazing story!
06/01/2026

Amazing story!

05/26/2026

Great return so far!

05/25/2026

The bald eagle became a symbol of the United States in 1782.

Since then, generations of Americans have defended the freedoms represented by that symbol.

This Memorial Day, we honor the service members who gave their lives for our country and remember the freedoms that allow Americans to experience and share our public lands and wildlife.

As our nation approaches the Freedom 250 milestone, we remember that freedom has always carried a cost.

Photo of bald eagle courtesy of Gordon Garcia

05/20/2026

Attention all natural resources managers in the Olympia area!

We’ve teamed up with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to offer a FREE two-day Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point planning course.

The course will teach you a five-step process that can reduce the risk of spreading invasive species and will help you develop plans specifically tailored to identify and control non-target species that may become a threat to natural resources.

It’s an in-person, two-day planning course happening on May 21 and 22 from 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Space is limited so sign up soon. Learn more/register: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/event/pulling-together-to-prevent-and-stop-noxious-weeds-in-washington/

Cant wait to see the finished piece this summer!
05/15/2026

Cant wait to see the finished piece this summer!

05/04/2026
The fish ladders are open and salmon are returning!
05/04/2026

The fish ladders are open and salmon are returning!

Good morning and happy Friday, we opened our fish ladder last night and we already have our first adult return this morning.

Great work, its always exciting to hear how well this program is doing and how it is constantly expanding! Keep up the g...
04/17/2026

Great work, its always exciting to hear how well this program is doing and how it is constantly expanding! Keep up the good work!

Address

1211 SE Cardinal Court, Ste 100
Vancouver, WA
98683

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13606042500

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