Corps of Engineers' Acquisition of Fish Hatchery Proves Costly
CED-81-109
Published: Sep 18, 1981. Publicly Released: Oct 01, 1981.
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GAO reviewed the Corps of Engineers' purchase of the Crystal Springs Ranch fish hatchery in connection with the loss of steelhead trout due to dam construction on the lower Snake River. GAO reviewed the appraised value of the hatchery and whether the Corps should have considered contracting with private hatcheries to raise some of the fish.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Army | In future fish hatchery acquisitions where comparable sales are lacking, the Secretary of the Army should direct the Chief of the Corps of Engineers to require appraisers to obtain a technical evaluation to accurately determine the production capability of the facility, more information to support the capitalization rate and, if possible, accurate production records. |
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should direct the Chief of the Corps of Engineers to determine the cost effectiveness and capability of commercial hatcheries in the Lower Snake River area to raise steelhead trout comparable in quality to those raised in Federal and State hatcheries. As part of its determination process, the Corps may want to have commercial hatcheries demonstrate their capability to raise steelhead trout. |
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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| Department of the Army | If it is feasible for commercial hatcheries to supply steelhead trout, the Secretary of the Army should direct the Chief of the Corps of Engineers to promptly develop and submit to Congress proposed legislation which would authorize the Corps to contract with commercial fish hatcheries in the Lower Snake River area for steelhead trout. |
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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