Mission Accomplished: Rep. Gosar's Efforts Help Restart Trout-Stocking at Willow Beach Fish Hatchery

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced the completion of a new water intake system for the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery which will allow rainbow trout production to resume:

"Today, Arizonans have achieved another monumental win against bureaucratic overreach. I'm proud to have led the fight to protect the trout-stocking program at Willow Beach on behalf of local anglers and small business owners whose livelihoods depend on this critical hatchery. Nearly 1,700 jobs in Mohave County and close to $75 million in economic output associated with the Willow Beach Hatchery were at stake.

"This victory is a result of the hard work and vigilance of the many individuals and groups who spoke out in one unified voice declaring that we refuse to let the misguided agenda of federal bureaucrats infringe on our way of life and our economy. The return of the trout-stocking program at Willow Beach should inspire all Americans to remember that when "we the people' stand together and take bold action against big government overreach, we can win. I look forward to joining my fellow anglers and catching Rainbow Trout grown right here in Arizona real soon."

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