Fish Hatchery is no longer in immediate danger of closing

Via KOTA TV

The D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives is no longer in immediate danger of closing, but it remains under threat through the next fiscal year.

Representative Kristi Noem (R) helped pass the House version of the appropriations bill.

It stipulates no funding can be used to close the hatchery or move the archives from the facility.

The Senate needs to pass its version of the bill, but the two are likely proposing the same language.

“We are feeling very optimistic, much more so than we have in previous years,” said April Gregory, Executive Director of the Booth Society. “It’s really great to have Noem, Thune, and Rounds fully on board and they are really fighting hard for us in D.C. and that’s the most important thing.”

Gregory says the best way to help is to write or call your senators and thank them for their support. You can also visit their website at www.dcboothfishhatchery.org