Gov't Douchebaggery...

I come to you in a moment of rare seriousness. The Trout need your help, and if they could talk they would say to you... "Take a moment to read the statement below and sign the petition. As a sign of gratification we will gladly sacrifice a few of our stocker brotherin you graciously helped to save"   

"STOP THE CLOSURE OF NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES

Rock Creek Hatchery Blue Ridge, GA

The federal government is planning to eliminate funding to nine Federal fish hatcheries in GA, TN, KY, UT, MO, ND, and AR, which will result in their closure. The closure of these hatcheries will have a lasting impact on local, State, and federal economies. These facilities also provide enormous ecological and social contributions to local and state communities. Nearly 7 million fish are stocked in waters across the country from only six of these hatcheries. The economic impact is tremendous - over 3,000 jobs created and a total economic output of nearly 300 million dollars is generated by privately owned businesses selling food, lodging and supplies to trout fishermen. For every dollar spent on these fishery programs a return of $67 dollars is generated in the private sector, and for each tax dollar spent producing trout, $2.34 is returned to Washington in federal tax dollars generated from private business.
It is ironic that the Fish and Wildlife Service is celebrating the 140th year of their fisheries program; the oldest program in the agency. They are celebrating this historic event by cutting the entire fisheries program by 12.4 million dollars. They are getting a 47.9 million dollar increase in their overall budget, but have chosen to spend that money on other programs and new programs, and scrap a program that brings revenue into the federal budget at a 2.3 to 1 ratio and supports over 3,000 jobs in the private sector!!!   DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN; STAND UP AND BE HEARD! "

To Sign The Petition Click HERE


As a side note one of the proposed hatchery closings is the Rock Creek Hatchery in Blue Ridge GA. These budget cuts will also cut trout stockings in GA by 90%. This is the real deal, so get off your ass and sign the petition. The Trout thank you!