Schnabel Highlights Emerging Hatchery Technologies at 2026 NWHA Conference

As one of the premier hatchery designers in the United States, Schnabel was proud to sponsor and host the “New Technology at Fish Hatcheries” session at the 2026 Northwest Hydroelectric Association Annual Conference last month in Vancouver, WA.

Bryant Charlo – one of our fisheries engineering experts dedicated to fish protection and fishery enhancements – highlighted emerging technologies that are reshaping hatchery practices and how they’re improving fish health, enhancing production efficiency, and supporting long-term sustainability goals, including:

·       The development of modern and efficient adult holding facilities

·       The use of circular rearing vessels for improved solids-handling and a cohesive fish rearing environment

·       Combating changing water temperatures with efficient temperature conditioning systems

·       Designing and operating world-class water treatment and water reuse systems for federal, state, private, and tribal agencies across the U.S.

Does your agency or utility need support with any of your fish hatchery innovations challenges? The fisheries engineering staff at Schnabel can help.