The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.


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

Jerry Christian, Former President of our Friends Group Will Be Missed

(Photo taken from Neosho Daily News)
Our Friends of the Neosho National Fish Hatchery 2010 president Jerry Christian passed away on the morning of March 7th.  He was a long time Friends group member, community supporter, and Neosho resident.  Please click on the link to read more about his impact on the community.
http://www.neoshodailynews.com/features/x1777800880/In-memory-of-Jerry-Christian-Man-of-his-name


Click on the link to view photos of Jerry Christian as President of the Friends group: Grand Opening of New Visitor Center