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From Friends of the Middle River
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FOMR has had a great 2018!
Thank you to our many volunteers who have made this year such a success.
In 2018, Friends of the Middle River:
~ Cleaned 18 miles of River and streams with 70+ volunteers
~ Completed our 8th year of Benthic Monitoring and began our 4th year of E. coli monitoring
~ Led three Paddle America Club float trips on Middle River
~ Provided education at Earth Day Staunton and Valley Conservation Council's Kites & Critters
~ Welcomed 100+ guests to our Friends Fest Barbecue Picnic at the Valley Smokehouse
~ Held our 6th Annual Kayak Raffle |
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New developments in 2018 included:
~ Launching FOMR's River Access Program
~ Funding $4,000 to the Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District's Soils Trailer Education Project
~ Piloting our new SaltWatch Monitoring program
~ Leading our first ever moonlight float trip
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Awarding $1,000 to the Fort Defiance High School Ecology Club for its
winning film in FOMR's Film Contest - "A Healthy Middle River - Why
Should We Care?"
~ Welcoming FOMR's new Watershed Administrator - Kate Guenther and new Board Chairman - Dave Mangun |
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In
2019, FOMR plans to develop a more comprehensive River Cleanup, recruit
new Board Members, and add new E. coli Monitoring sites. |
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Please help promote the stewardship and enjoyment of Middle River and its tributaries by making a donation to FOMR.
Donating is easy!
1) Click HERE to donate online via PayPal; or
2) Donate by check to: FOMR, P.O. Box 131, Verona, VA 24482
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Have a fulfilling Holiday Season and an adventurous 2019! Phone: 540-609-8267
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