On this page Visit More About This Facility Educational Resources Related Information Visit Located along the San Joaquin River in northern Fresno County and adjacent to the San Joaquin Hatchery in the town of Friant, the Salmon Conservation and Research Facility (SCARF) was completed in June 2025. SCARF raises Spring-run Chinook Salmon for the San Joaquin River Restoration Program as part of an effort to reintroduce a population to the San Joaquin River. Although the facility is not open to the public due to biosecurity concerns with the neighboring trout hatchery, the SCARF can be viewed via the Friant Interactive Nature Site (FINS) trail, which runs adjacent to the facility as it winds its way between the San Joaquin (trout) Hatchery to the north and Lost Lake Park to the south. Guided tours may be available for small school groups or arranged through other third-party organizations. More About This Facility Fish Species Raised at SCARF History Educational Resources Material subject matter (pamphlets, brochures, posters, etc.) related to salmon, conservation, and the SJRRP are available at the information kiosk along the FINS trail just east of the SCARF office. Related Information San Joaquin River Restoration Program Friant Interactive Nature Site (FINS) Trail in Google Maps San Joaquin Hatchery Classroom Aquarium Education Program Fish Stocking Searchable table Interactive Map Salmon Conservation and Research Facility. Staff moving salmon from quarantine to SCARF. Adult female Spring-run Chinook Salmon at SCARF. Staff performing ultrasound on adult female Spring-run Chinook Salmon to assess spawning readiness.