Quote Originally Posted by Darian View Post
Has the Department considered using the conservation hatchery for maintaining a breeding population of Delta listed species other than for Salmon/Steelhead
Longfin smelt are listed only under CESA while delta smelt are listed under both FESA and CESA.

UC Davis is working on rearing techniques for longfin smelt in anticipation of maintaining them at a conservation facility.

USFWS and UC Davis (at one point facilitated by DFG and SWRCB) have for several years been maintaining delta smelt at a conservation facility.