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Season's Greetings from FOMR
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The Steering Committee of the Friends of the Middle River is proud of our accomplishments in 2015. |
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- In February, we became part of the Friends of the Shenandoah River (FOSR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which has been doing nutrient monitoring in Augusta County since 1997.
- All donations made to FOMR after February 16, 2015, are tax-deductible.
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With the help of many volunteers, FOMR was able to accomplish much in 2015.
- Our benthic monitoring program at nine locations along Middle River in the spring and fall went very smoothly.
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We sponsored a booth at Earth Day in Staunton in April.
- We participated in several events at Kites 'n Critters in Staunton in April.
- We sponsored a Bird Walk/Canoe Float along a stretch of Middle River in April |
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- In July, we started a year long study of the amount of E.coli bacteria in the streams in the Upper Middle River area - Middle River main stem, Back Creek, and Eidson Creek.
- Our volunteers include teachers and students from Riverheads High School and Shenandoah Valley Governor's School. Data thru November is here.
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- Our annual "Splash 'n Dash" canoe/kayak race was held near Ft. Defiance in August.
- Here is Rob Cone's Splash 'n Dash Video, featuring the music of the Steel Wheels.
- Our annual "Friends Fest" barbecue picnic along Middle River near Verona in September was attended by more than 100 Friends. |
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Also in September, 60+ volunteers helped clean Middle River and Lewis Creek at our annual Middle River
Clean-up Day. 214 tires were fished out of the River!
- In 2016, we plan to build on the success we had in 2015, and we hope you will continue to support FOMR in 2016. |
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If you have not already done so, please consider a year-end tax-deductible donation to FOMR.
Financial support by our "Friends" helps us sponsor the activities listed above in our mission to 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."
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