Hatchery staff works to support both the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program (since 1978) and the Lower Great Lakes Lake Trout Restoration Program.

The White River National Fish Hatchery is one of four offices in the Western New England Complex.

[1] In addition, habitat conservation and restoration efforts are enacted throughout the four primary watersheds of Western New England to support fish and wildlife resources.

This integrated approach to species and habitat management helps promote their goal of ecosystem conservation and restoration while providing recreational opportunities for the public.

The mission of the hatchery was to produce and release Atlantic salmon fry in tributaries throughout the Connecticut River watershed.