Design of partial water reuse systems at White River NFH for the production of Atlantic salmon smolt for restoration stocking

The design process utilized in the partial water reuse systems at the White River National Fish Hatchery (NFH) is described in detail. The design of the White River NFH partial water reuse systems illustrates that important criteria for fish production in restoration or supplementation programs can...

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Published in:Aquacultural engineering 2004-12, Vol.32 (1), p.225-243
Main Authors: Vinci, Brian J., Summerfelt, Steven T., Creaser, Duncan A., Gillette, Ken
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal aquaculture
Animal productions
Biological and medical sciences
Brackish
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Hatchery
Pisciculture
Restoration
Salmo salar
Salmon smolt
Salmonidae
Vertebrate aquaculture
Water reuse
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Summary:The design process utilized in the partial water reuse systems at the White River National Fish Hatchery (NFH) is described in detail. The design of the White River NFH partial water reuse systems illustrates that important criteria for fish production in restoration or supplementation programs can be met and achieve a reduction in water use and utilize technologies that effect good waste capture and concentration. The design also describes a method to build on existing infrastructure for the conversion to reuse systems for state, federal, and commercial hatcheries. The partial water reuse system design was based on the design that Summerfelt et al. (2004) has used to increase salmonid production for a given water flow, improve waste capture efficiency, and maintain excellent water quality within the culture tanks. However, the White River NFH, partial water reuse system design was based on a different set of biological criteria that are important for species restoration programs. Future work will be done at White River NFH with the Atlantic salmon smolt stocking program to determine the effectiveness of the system beyond the aforementioned benefits.
ISSN:0144-8609
1873-5614
DOI:10.1016/j.aquaeng.2004.07.003