WaterWings
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WC Fish Hatchery Manager James Gray Named Fed Land Manager of the Year
Times Journal-Russell Springs News
In July 28 Issue
By Kim Graham
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery's manager, James Gray was honored July 18th as Federal Land Manager of the Year for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service at a national awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The Federal Land Manager of the Year award is given annually as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior's Take Pride in America program, a
nationwide partnership authorized by Congress to promote the appreciation and stewardship of our nation's public lands.
Gray was honored for his contribution to America's public lands and for utilizing volunteers in creative and innovative ways.
"Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery is a major hub for the Service's efforts to connect people with America's Great Outdoors-through innovative
conservation education programs, and by creating opportunities for citizens to share their talents through rewarding volunteer experiences," said
Cindy Dohner, the Service's Southeast Regional Director. "We are proud of James and the positive impact he has made in fisheries conservation."
"We are also proud of the people who have played a role in the good work he made possible through his vision and leadership."
Gray said he is happy the award brings national awareness to the hatchery's vital role in conservation, mitigation, and environmental education.
"Any of these awards you get are supposedly individual awards but to me I wasn't necessarily glad that I got it but that it brings attention to the
hatchery," Gray said. "That's the main thing especially with the situation we're in now."
Funding cuts in the FY2012 federal budget threaten to close the doors of Wolf Creek NFH and eight other federal hatcheries.
"Any time the hatchery can get some lime light it's always good," said Gray. "I guess if there was ever a year to get the award this is the time to
get it to bring attention to the hatchery."
"I think that's the good part of the award."
Positive reinforcement from recognition of the hatchery's contributions may bring reinstated funding by encouraging elected officials to support a
bill recently presented by the US House Committee on Appropriations.
Sorry its a rather long story but the full story can be read here:
http://russellcounty.net/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1311...
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http://lakecumberland.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=31383&pag...
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WaterWings
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You beat me to the punch again you dawg. 
Hey my source is the Times Journal so its OK.
WHATEVER floats your boat Dude!
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denmarkshepherds
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Im just a dumb ol redneck with high speed internet.
This house still protected by GOD, guns, and German Shepherds...
'round here we speak AMERICAN!
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