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Levvistown 



The major improvemont work here consisted of the construction of a two- 

 car garage — and two large rearing ponds, these ponds of the semi-natural type 

 are without question the best in the state, built of mason rock they are of 

 substantial construction and designed to add to the efficiency and appearance 

 of the pond. Considerable improvement work has been done on the grounds — 

 excavation for dwelling which it is planned to move and remodel. As at the 

 other hatcheries much remains to be done here as revenue is available. Much 

 credit is due sportsmen and relief officials for the assistance furnished in the 

 improvement work and pond construction. 



Libby 



This, too, is a comparatively new station with considerable improvement 

 work having been done the past two years consisting of the construction of 

 four large ponds (not yet complete), improvement to water supply system, con- 

 struction of water tempering pond, landscaping the grounds. There is great 

 need for a combination garage and food room and a dwelling for use of the 

 assistant. Veiy satisfactory headway has been made at this station and it is 

 planned to complete the work when possible. 



Miles City 



Through the C. W. A. and F. E. R. A. projects many major improvements 

 were made at this station, which will materially improve the quality and quan- 

 tity of the output of warm water fish. Space will not permit enumerating the 

 improvements made but in the main they were confined to improving conditions 

 in the brood ponds, building improvements, etc. 



Ovando 



No improvement work was undertaken at this station due to the possibility 

 of moving it to a more desirable location. Surveys have been made incidental 

 to this plan and as .soon as all facts are known a definite program will be 

 outlined. 



Philipsburg 



No improvement work was undertaken at this hatchery on account of the 

 hea^y program at Anaconda and Georgetown. The stream improvement work by 

 the forest service is in the Philipsburg area and it is planned to construct rearing 

 ponds at the headwater of Ross's fork next season to receive part of the cut- 

 throat fry distributed from the Philipsburg hatchery. 



Poison 



Considerable improvement work is planned for this fall such as repairing 

 the supply pipe line, painting and improving all buildings. This hatchery is 

 operated only during the summer months, but contributes a great deal to the 

 fishing in the Flathead waters. 



Red Lodge 



With the completion of the new Red Lodge tourist camp adjacent to the 

 hatchery and the construction of the new Red Lodge-Cooke City highway which 

 is located but 50 feet from the hatchery — it is planned to dismantle the old 

 building and rebuild, with the assistance of an F. B. R. A. project, with log 

 constraction to match those in the tourist park. This hatchery stands to be a 



