In March 2007 New Marlborough's Berkshire Fish Hatchery was recognized at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. Members of the Hatchery Foundation were given a Certificate of Appreciation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and recognized for their role in the first and only all-volunteer operated federal fish hatchery in the nation. A core group of Foundation members come up to the Hatchery on a daily basis - feeding fish, cleaning tanks, collecting data, mowing the lawn, fixing buildings and doing anything else that needs to be done.
 Phil Gunzinger
Phil has been involved with the hatchery for many years. He took part in running the hatchery when the Izaak Walton League was in charge in the 50's. For 27 years Phil was President of the Berkshire Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. He resigned from that position a few years ago, but has been Vice President ever since.
 LeRoy Thorpe
LeRoy has been the Secretary and Treasurer of the Berkshire Chapter of the Izaak Walton League for more than 25 years. In the past he also served as National Director of the Izaak Walton League for over 30 years. He is currently Chairman of the Parks Committee for the town of Monterey. LeRoy is the key driving force behind the success of the hachery and has been recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for his many hours of volunteerism.
 George Emmons
Geroge is a retired businessman who uses his knowledge of finance as Treasurer of the Berkshire Hatchery Foundation. He has been a member of the Izaak Walton League, and is a Trustee on the Board of Directors for the Bidwell House museum in Monterey. In addition, he writes for a number of newspapers and even contributes his own artwork.
 John Doelman
John moved back to the Berkshires in 1999 after stints in western New York and Virginia, and now lives across the street from the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery. His association with the Hatchery started shortly after they reopened. His interest in the facility dates back to the late 60's when he and his wife first moved to New Marlborough. After a long career in the Canadian Newsprint Industry he retired in 2006. John has traveled extensively throughout northern Canada and the Arctic - he is a dedicated fly-fisherman and has a keen interest in fish and their preservation.
 Keith Janwich
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Volunteer LeRoy Thorpe counts salmon fry during inventory. Looking on are (volunteer) John Doelman and (workamper) Leita Berlin. |
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Volunteer Keith Janwich fixing and sealing windows
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Volunteers Phil Gunzinger, LeRoy Thorpe and Keith Janwich weighing brook trout during the monthly inventory.
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The Berkshire Hatchery Foundation 
