| The Mattaponi Indian Reservation proudly announces its new hatchery and marine science facility. Funded through grants from a number of foundations and organizations as well as from individual contributions, the new facility supports the Tribe's traditional work with American Shad and begins several new programs that include fish tagging, water quality monitoring and the development of educational materials for schools and communities about protecting water resources. |
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Set up of the equipment is proceeding in time to be fully operational with the 2000 spring Shad season. |
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