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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the US Fish & Wildlife Service at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in US Fish & Wildlife Publications by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery, South Dakota Restoring America’s Fisheries

DC Booth Historic National Fish pollution, habitat loss due to Hatchery development and dam construction) Established in 1896, DC Booth Historic influences, the natural production of fish NFH, formerly Spearfish NFH, is one declines. Stocking of fish is one of the of the oldest operating in the many management strategies used by country dedicated to fish culture and biologists to help replenish the resource management. The hatchery populations for years to com e. was constructed to propagate, stock, and establish trout populations in the Public Use Opportunities Black Hills of South Dakota and DC Booth Historic NFH provides many Wyoming. After a very successful fish exciting visitor opportunities, as well as production history, the hatchery ceased gives back to the local communities. operations in the mid-80's and reopened “The mission of the U.S. Fish and with a new mission and partnerships to Open to the public, DC Booth Historic Wildlife Service is working with others help preserve the U .S. Fish & Wildlife NFH welcom es visitors to the historic to conserve, protect and enhance fish, Service’s historic and cultural heritage. hatchery and museum for an wildlife, plants and their habitats for educational closeup view of the fish the continuing benefit of the American Today, DC Booth Historic NFH serves production process. people.” as a living fish ery museum to the public and many organizations. Still rearing With over 145,000 visitors annually, the trout for the Black Hills through a dedicated staff and volunteer hosts at cooperative effort with the State, the the Visitor Center and Museum bring National Fish Hatchery System; hatchery also serves to protect and the hatchery experience alive w ith Who We Are preserve records and artifacts educational hatchery and museum The National Fish Hatchery System for educational, research, and historic ttours and exhibits. Educational (NFHS) is comprised of 70 Fish purposes, and provide interpretive and programs/tours are provided for the Hatcheries, 7 Fish Technology Centers, educational programs for the public. public and school groups during and 9 Fish Health Centers nation wide. business hours. The NFHS operated by the U.S. Fish & How Do National Fish Hatcheries Wildlife Service has a unique Help? responsibility in helping restore native National Fish Hatcheries help in many aquatic populations, mitigate for ways! Hatcheries across the nation are fisheries lost as a result of federal water rearing dozens of different fish species projects, provide fish to benefit Tribes that are stocked in thousands of waters and the National Wildlife Refuges, and throughout the country. These fish help to recover species listed under the to replenish and encourage sustainable Endangered Species Act. The NFHS fish populations and provide works closely with other programs in opportunities for recreational users like the Service and with the States, Tribes, you. and the private sector to complement habitat restoration and other resource As the natural aquatic habitat changes management strategies for maintaining from natural (drought, flood, habitat healthy ecosystems that support healthy destruction) or human (over-harvest, fisheries. Histo ric 190 5 Sup erinten dent’s Residence; USFWS Hatchery Fun and Celebrations! In addition, many local volunteer Come join the hatchery staff and citizens, civic groups, and school groups volunteers for year-round festivities and are actively inv olved with the hatchery ’s celebrations! DC Booth Historic NFH operations, education, and outreach. hosts an array of public events, including: These dedicated partners and volunteers keep the treasured D C Booth # December Holiday Celebration Historic NFH available to you, your # Spearfish Holiday Ench antment family, an d future generation s. # National Fish Culture Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies DC Booth Historic NFH is located DC Booth Day adjacent to Spearfish City Park and DC Booth Historic National Fish # National Week City Cam pground. Combine a trip to Hatchery; USFWS # # Family Creek F air DC Booth with attending Spearfish’s # National Wildlife Refuge Week famous Passion Play from June through Some of the many exciting recreational, August, enjoying vaudeville-style productions at the 1902 Matthews Opera cultural, and educational opportunities Partnerships Make it Happen! are: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service House, or touring the High Plains operates the hatchery, which is on the Heritage Center Museum. Come # Museum tours National Register of Historic Places, prepared for a day of fun! # Underwater fish viewing through a series of partnerships with: # Fish feeding the non-profit Booth Society, Inc., City # Fish ponds of Spearfish, American Fisheries # Picnic/playground area Society - Fish Culture Section, and # Birdwatching South Dakota Department of Game, # Photography Fish and Parks. # Hiking/nature trails # Fish Culture Hall of Fame # National Fishery Artifacts and Records Center # Special events # Gift shop # Fishing in Spearfish Creek # Replica Fish Car Exh ibit # Yellowstone Boat

The hatchery has also worked closely with the Spearfish school system to develop an on-sight curriculum for all teachers K-5th grade.

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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service For Additional Information, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery 1 800/344 WILD Please Contact: 423 Hatc hery Circle http://www.fws.gov Spearfish, SD 57783 February 2001 605/642 7730 [email protected]