Earmark - White Sulphur Springs Mussel Recovery

Agency:		Department of the Interior
Bureau:		United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Account:		Resource management (14-1611)
Certifying Official:		Budget Officer
Contact Information:		http://WWW.DOI.GOV 202-208-6416

White Sulphur Springs Mussel Recovery

1 recipient will receive $345,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Description: Recovery of endangered mussels at White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery will be assisted with this funding provided for propagation technology and production of mussels (NFH operations). Freshwater mussels have undergone tremendous declines in recent decades due to habitat destruction, poor water quality, and competition from exotic species. Approximately half of the funding for the White Sulphur Springs Hatchery is currently provided by this earmark.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery (929003309)	$345	Endangered Species Recovery 1113	Federal	400 East Main Street White Sulphur Springs, WV

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Senate Full Committee

Reference: S. Rept. 108-341

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $350,000 for freshwater mussel recovery at White Sulphur Springs NFH,

Citation Comment: Amount was reduced by congressional across-the-board recissions.

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007