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The Neosho National Fish Hatchery Visitor Center, which opened its doors to the public in December 2010, achieved Gold status according to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED rating system. It is the first facility within U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Fisheries program to receive this prestigious rating. Read more about this here: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/neosholeed.htm

Fishing Derbies 2010


Our Kids and Handicapped and Elderly Fishing Derbies happened in the second and third weeks of June, respectively.  With excellent assistance from our Friends of Neosho National Fish Hatchery Group, our YCC, and many volunteers, the Kids Derby flowed very smoothly.  Although a fraction of our usual fishing derby pond was off limits due to visitor center construction and cement was poured near the main parking lot just that morning, the Kids Fishing Derby was a success.  We had over 220 children ages 7-12.


The Handicapped and Elderly Derby, held on Friday June 18th, attracted many excited participants.  Although we did have some hot weather, the event was not shortened due to rain like last year's.  Most participants reached their quota of 4 fish.
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