All relevant points, but Like Tom says, other areas are affected too.

It's easy to forget when the state butchered WDFW's operating budget, it wasn't just Reiter that was projected to be cut. A memo that went around last winter slated MANY OTHER STATE HATCHERY CUTS BESIDES REITER. Of all the operations, Reiter gets the spotlight because of it's proximity to puget sound fishermen and rightly so! it is central to the fishing in that region and is a definite economy booster. Equally important, it provides opportunity we have paid for and helps spread the pressure.

The point I want to make though is when you all e-mail the state, mention Reiter but ALSO mention funding for the other hatcheries that are being butchered-specifically those on the coast and SW Washington. They are just as important and will die a quiet death (already happening) unless we speak up.

Otherwise, those of you who enjoy fishing the Willapa, Wynoochee, Satsop, Bogachiel, Sol Duc, Naselle, Elochoman, Humptulips, etc... Should make other plans.