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The Disastrous Move to Make the National Mall a Fish Farm

Did you know that the National Mall used to be home to a giant government fish farm?

Aired 12/12/2022 | Rating NR

Boundary Stones

The Disastrous Move to Make the National Mall a Fish Farm

Special | 2m 38s

Did you know that the National Mall used to be home to a giant government fish farm?

When American fisheries were declining in the 1870s, the U.S. Fish Commission decided to build a giant fish farm on the National Mall and raise imported carp to restock waterways. What could go wrong?

Aired 12/12/2022 | Rating NR

Boundary Stones is a local public television program presented by WETA

Boundary Stones

The Disastrous Move to Make the National Mall a Fish Farm

Special | 2m 38s

When American fisheries were declining in the 1870s, the U.S. Fish Commission decided to build a giant fish farm on the National Mall and raise imported carp to restock waterways. What could go wrong?

Aired 12/12/2022 | Rating NR

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