Officials cite reduced funding as cause for temporary shutdown of key public features of facility
The Nimbus Fish Hatchery, a longtime regional hub for fish conservation and education along the American River, will close its visitor center, fish ponds and parking lot beginning July 1 due to budget constraints, officials announced Friday.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which operates the hatchery, shared the news in a statement posted to social media. The closure, they said, is due to “reductions in funding” and will remain in effect until further notice…