Friends of Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery |
Suches, Georgia |
"The Friends of Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery recognize the importance
of the hatchery to the north Georgia area. We are committed to supporting the
hatchery's mission, promoting conservation ethics, education, and encouraging
the sport of trout fishing." |
Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery is nestled deep in the heart of the North
Georgia Mountains, approximately 75 miles north of Atlanta. Established in
1936, the hatchery has played an integral and valuable role in maintaining and
enhancing the fishery resources of the southeastern United States for nearly three-quarters
of a century. The hatchery produces over one million rainbow trout annually for mitigation needs in Georgia as well as a few thousand brook trout. These fish are stocked into tailwaters, streams and lakes of north Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Corps of Engineers, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Forest Service. These efforts help in maintaining recreational fisheries that would no longer be enjoyed by thousands of anglers due to the damming of natural waterways. The hatchery also works to restore and recover imperiled aquatic species and their habitats. It is involved in a variety of conservation education programs and events for all age groups. |
Everyone knows the value of friends. Friends are our advocates, allies, helpers and
promoters. Just as we need personal friends, the Hatchery needs professional
friends. Friends provide things the Hatchery cannot supply for itself, such as
volunteer services, funding and advocacy. Friends groups give citizens an active role in reaching out to and educating the public about how our National Fish Hatcheries are working to protect and preserve out natural heritage. |
“Friends volunteer their time to help with fishing events and environmental education.
It’s a great way to spend your time giving back!” |
info@friendsofchattahoocheenfh.org |
info@friendsofchattahoocheenfh.org |
Officers: Board Members: |
Sam Miller, President Marcus Tuschel, Vice President Larry Bundy, Treasurer Nancy Mims, Secretary Dan Mims, John Willis, Joan Willis, Ann Broom, Charles Broom, JP Jordan, Roger Rashid |
Friends of Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery 3179 Creek View Road Hiawassee, GA 30546 |
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