John W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility
Facility Type:
Hours:
Contact facility
Tours:
- Guided tours
- Self-guided tours
Address:
6655 South County Rd 106
Alamosa, CO 81101
United States
John W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility
Facility Type:
Hours:
Contact facility
Tours:
- Guided tours
- Self-guided tours
Address:
6655 South County Rd 106
Alamosa, CO 81101
United States
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John W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility (NASRF)
The J. W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility was built in the year 2000 to facilitate the conservation of rare aquatic native species through captive propagation, genetic conservation, scientific research and public education and awareness.
John W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility buildings.
Indoor rearing tanks.
The Power of Partership
Construction of the facility was funded by Great Outdoors Colorado, the Department of Natural Resources' Water Conservation Board, and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Currently there are 12 species of fish and one amphibian species reared at NASRF. Many are State Threatened, Endangered or Species of Special Concern and one, the Bonytail chub, is federally listed.
Visitors Welcome!
- Guided tours for groups (call ahead to make arrangements at 719-587-3392)
- Free pamphlets and brochures
- Playa Blanca SWA borders the hatchery, providing wildlife watching opportunities! NASRF and the surrounding 750 acre wetlands serve as a wildlife refuge for the migratory Sandhill Crane and numerous waterfowl & shorebirds by providing habitat and food to sustain their seasonal activities and needs.
Boreal Toad
12 Species of Fish and One Amphibian
- Bonytail chub - Federal and State Endangered
- Rio Grande Sucker - State Endangered
- Plains Minnow - State Endangered
- Suckermouth Minnow - State Endangered
- Northern Redbelly Dace - State Endangered
- Southern Redbelly Dace - State Endangered
- Arkansas Darter - State Threatened
- Common Shiner - State Threatened
- Rio Grande Chub - Species of Special Concern
- Roundtail Chub - Species of Special Concern
- Bluehead Sucker - No official state status at this time
- Flannelmouth Sucker - No official state status at this time
- Boreal Toad - State Endangered
Your Fishin’ Is Our Mission!
Colorado’s Fish Stocking Program
Since 1881, Colorado Parks & Wildlife fish hatcheries have been dedicated to improving the fish populations of our beautiful state. Today, CPW operates 19 hatcheries that breed, hatch, rear and stock over 90 million fish per year. Many of the fish produced are to enhance angling opportunities, while others serve a critical role in native species recovery efforts. Colorado fish hatcheries support our angling pastime, which contributes 2.4 billion dollars annually to our state's economy!