The Crystal Lake Hatchery crew pictured left to right: Otis Acuna - seasonal technician, Ollie - the guard dog, Wes Malcom - lead culturist, Gavin Roa - fish culturist, Loren Thompson - outgoing hatchery manager, Cody Pederson - hatchery manager, and Pearl.
After nearly 40 years in aquaculture – 25 of those years managing Crystal Lake Hatchery – Loren Thompson is passing the torch to Cody Peterson, and as the hatchery transitions leadership a multimillion dollar renovation is also taking place.
"It's been a good occupation and I'll miss it," Thompson reflects on his career. "It's provided a very unique way of life for me and my family ... the 10 years remote with our kids ... so many things we wouldn't have done or seen if we'd gone another route, and we will both miss Petersburg. We love Petersburg." The "we" in that sentiment includes Thompson'...
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