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The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) regarding its Hatchery and Stocking Program. The draft report will be released Friday, Sept. 25 and comments will be accepted for 45 days.

The draft EIR/EIS evaluates and discloses the potential effects of the Hatchery and Stocking Program on aquatic resources and the environment. A recent court order required DFG to produce this environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act. It was jointly prepared by DFG and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which provides funding for the inland trout and Mad River steelhead portions of the program,

Members of the public can provide comments in person at any of the following locations and times:

Wednesday, Oct. 21: Sacramento
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Elk's Lodge, Riverside Hall
6446 Riverside Blvd.

Monday, Oct. 26: Redding
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Shasta Builders Exchange Training Facility, Shasta Room
2985 Innsbruck Dr.

Wednesday, Oct. 28: Bakersfield
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Doubletree Hotel, California Grill Room
3100 Camino Del Rio Court

Thursday, Oct. 29: Carson
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Carson Community Center, Main Hall
3 Civic Plaza Drive
Written comments may also be submitted, either by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by regular mail sent to:

Jim Starr
California Department of Fish and Game
830 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

All comments must be postmarked by November 10, 2009.

For more information about these meetings, the Hatchery and Stocking Program or to view the EIR/EIS and supporting documents, please see the 'public notices' section of the

Web site.