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REPORT OF ALASKA INVESTIGATIONS. 



and two lakes. For this reason it is objectionable on account of the difficulty experienced in the trans- 

 portation of supplies. However, with the possibility of broadening the work, and with a splendid water 

 supply at hand, it deserves careful consideration. This hatchery is the largest in the world for the propa- 

 gation of salmon, having a capacity of 110,000,000 eggs. It has several good rearing ponds. 



The Hetta Lake hatchery has carried on its work in a small way. With better protection of the 

 stream where the adult salmon enter the lake, egg collections can be improved, and it seems likely that 



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Sketch of Boca de Quadra hatchery and vicinity. 



profitable fish-cultural operations can be conducted at this plant. The hatchery was rebuilt two years 

 ago and now has a capacity of about 12,000,000 eggs. 



Conditions at the Klawak hatchery are in a general way similar to those at Hetta. The average 

 take of red salmon eggs during the last few years at Klawak has been under 5,000,000. This is only about 

 half the maximum capacity of the hatchery. The building is plain, but in good condition. 



Of the smaller hatcheries the one that most impressed me was that commonly known as the Boca 

 de Quadra hatchery, situated at the head of Smith Lake. The buildings are simple .and inexpensive, 

 but not conveniently arranged. This, however, is a condition that can be readily corrected, since the 



