Letter received from Debbie Regala
forwarded to me from Ed. Thanks Ed

Thank you for contacting me regarding the closure of Reiter Pond Rearing
Facility. I appreciate you contacting my office regarding this issue.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has struggled this past year with a huge
budget deficit. It has had to cut many positions, including some very
needed enforcement officers. With a deficit as large as this one, many
difficult decisions about cuts had to be made. These budget decisions
included making cuts to hatchery facilities. I did make an inquiry to the
department asking for their response to your concerns about the closing of
the facility. Attached is a copy of their response.

The Fish and Wildlife Commission has the authority for making these
decisions. In light of the financial difficulties within department , I
believe they made the best choice possible and I do not support overruling
their decision.

Again, thank you for taking the time to share your views on this.

Debbie Regala
State Representative
27th Legislative District

Sorry to here you feel this way Debbie!
I'm sure the money is there somewhere?
Come on!!!!!!!!