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Welcome The Southwestern Region bridges the diverse lands, waters, and people of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Complex organisms inhabiting regional waters are culturally and economically significant to the American public. The range of aquatic habitats and species is extensive and requires specialized management by a dedicated team of biologists and supporting workforce. ![]()
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Senator Jeff Flake shares his appreciation with Tom Frew for the tour of Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery. Credit USFWS |
Senator Flake Tours Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
September 2016
Recently Tom Frew, Assistant Manager for the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery, along with representatives from Arizona Game and Fish Department provided a tour for Senator Flake and others of the facility. The Senator stopped by after visiting other areas in Arizona to learn more about the recently constructed water intake system that will enable an assured, reliable cold water source for rainbow trout production. Two weeks ago the Arizona Game and Fish Department delivered 50,000 fish to the hatchery to be raised until they are ready to be released ensuring a great bounty for sports fishermen in the months to come.
Through a collaborative partnership, the FWS Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery is now equipped with a newly installed floating pipeline. Credit: USFWS. |
August 2016
A new water intake for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery in Willow Beach, Arizona, has been built and tested in Lake Mohave, and that is good news for anglers and conservationists. With an assured, reliable cold water source, rainbow trout production can restart at the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery. In partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department and others, the FWS anticipates stocking catchable-sized trout for anglers as early as February 2017.
Learn more about Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
Read the News Release
Youth Hiring
Each year the Southwest Fisheries program hires local youth to participate in paid summer programs. View the video from our AZFWCO office below and visit our Education & Outreach page to learn more about this exciting program.
Eddies - Reflections on Fisheries Conservation
Scroll through some of the Eddies articles that feature the Southwest Region Fisheries Program along with other important Fisheries work and educational programs.
To learn more about Eddies, or to subscribe, visit https://www.fws.gov/eddies.
Program Contact
Stewart Jacks
Assistant Regional Director - Fisheries
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Southwest Region
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone (505) 248-6620
Fax (505) 248-6854
Southwest Fisheries Field Notes News Feed
Field Notes showcases the activities and accomplishments of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from across the nation.
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