Subject: Happy New Year from Friends of the Middle River
Looking back on 2017, a lot happened at FOMR!
Thanks to our many volunteers, we
 
*  participated in Earth Day Staunton and VCC's  Kites & Kritters.

*  completed our 7th year of Benthic Monitoring.

 *  began our 3rd year of E. coli Monitoring in the Upper Middle River area.

*  brought back our popular Splash 'n Dash Canoe/Kayak Race.

*  held a Middle River Cleanup.

*  had 110 Friends and guests attend our annual Friends Fest Barbecue Picnic.

*  held our 6th annual Kayak Raffle.
New Developments in 2017 included:

*  creating a Film Contest for high school  groups with the topic "A Healthy Middle River - Why Should We Care?"

*  joining the American Canoe Association as a Paddle America Club (PAC).

*  leasing a prime spot in Verona for FOMR paddlers to access Middle River.

*  coordinating and leading two Middle River PAC float trips for FOMR paddlers.
leading a Middle River "Fishing" float trip.

*  volunteers performing maintenance on a newly created riparian buffer in Summerdean.

In 2018, we shall welcome a new Chairman and a new Watershed Administrator.
 
If you feel that we have earned your support this year, please consider a year-end tax-deductible donation.


Your donation will help us to continue the activities and events that promote the stewardship and enjoyment of Middle River and its tributaries.

Donating is easy:  (1) click here to make a donation online through PayPal, or (2) send a check to us at:   FOMR, P.O. Box 131, Verona, VA 24482

Donations can be any amount, but if you would like to think of your donation as a membership, we recommend $30 for an individual "Friend" or $40 for a family "Friend."

We wish you a prosperous 2018.

www.friendsofthemiddleriver.org
Friends of the Middle River, PO Box 131, Verona, Virginia 24482, United States
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