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RALEIGH, N.C. (March 17, 2005) – The Watha State Fish Hatchery, operated by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, will be closed to the public until June 2006 due to extensive renovations. The Wildlife Commission is installing a water re-use system at the Pender County hatchery to improve the drainage and water supply systems. The Commission also is constructing a fish production building that will increase the production of striped bass, American shad, channel catfish and other warm water fish needed for fishery management programs in North Carolina. For additional information, write to Watha State Fish Hatchery, 4945 Shiloh Road, Watha, N.C. 28471 or call (910) 283-5099. |