At the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Bear Creek Hatchery in Accident, Maryland, dedicated workers have been braving the elements to keep operations running smoothly. The cold winter weather causes ice to build up in Bear Creek, which feeds the hatchery’s long rectangular raceways—home to thousands of trout. Workers Mark Harman, Justin Humberson, Jonathan Folk, Marcus Wilson, and Michael Harvey have been working tirelessly around the clock to break up the ice and ensure water flow remains uninterrupted.
