It makes me sick to be here writing this post right now, knowing we have been here before. I cannot say that this time is any more important than the last time, or the time before that, but honestly, it is. We are not looking at just one of our three hatcheries to be closed, this time Governor Malloy wants to cut all three of them with his most recent budget cuts. This is unacceptable to not only the everyday angler but to the once per year angler, parents, children and the everyday citizen of the State of Connecticut. Even if you do not fish hatchery raised fish this will effect you.
Please take the time to reach out to your legislators and the Governors office. Every voice needs to be heard and heard again. Below are the links to find your legislators for your local communities as well as the Governors office. I am also including a link for an online petition, please sign it. Also, for those that live close to a bait and tackle shop, please print out the printable petition and hand deliver them to that shop to help spread the word. The more names we get on these petitions the better. I will keep everybody updated with new information and possible events as we proceed with this.
CONNECTICUT LEGISLATORS
GOVERNORS OFFICE
ONLINE PETITION
PRINTABLE PETITION
Close the State Fish Hatcheries
This option closes the three state fish hatcheries (Quinebaug, Kensington and Burlington). The closure will result in the layoff of 17
staff. There is also savings from other expenses (utilities, fish food, etc). The FY 16 savings assumes a January 1st closure of the
facilities. $2,140.000 CUT !
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