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An Annual Event: Adopt-A Highway 2009

The Adopt-A-Highway trash pickup on Route 63 was conducted on March 28, 2009. The section that the Friends of Iroquois NWR, Inc. is responsible for starts just north of Roberts Road and runs 3.2 miles north on both sides of the road to Dunlop/Fletcher Chapel Roads.

The conditions were nearly perfect with nice weather and low water levels. Thirty bags of trash were picked up plus many car tires, various car parts, appliance parts and miscellaneous metal, wood and plastic pieces.

Many thanks to Dorothy Gerhart, Bob Hazen, JoAnne Jackson, Peter Jackson, Deborah Keller, Jan Kramer, Ed Kramer, Rosalind Lind, Al Nice, Lucas Roggen, Bob Schmidt, Pete Warn and Carl Zenger (pictured) who helped with the pickup.

Everyone enjoyed the short lunch break with pizza and sodas. The task was completed at 3:00 PM.

The Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. (FINWR) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and to helping the community understand its mission and goals.

FINWR has secured funding from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Centennial Legacy Fund, the Wild Birds Unlimited Pathways to Nature Program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Iroquois Job Corp, as well as help from our members. More funding is needed. FINWR is able to raise funds to be allocated for specific, much-needed projects on the refuge.

Reasons for supporting Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Inc

• Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (INWR) is the ONLY National Wildlife Refuge in Western New York
• INWR is visited by an estimated 40,000 people each year. These visitors include hikers, photographers, bird watchers, hunters, fishermen, and students of conservation and wildlife.
• Donations to FINWR may qualify for matching funds.
• Donations are tax deductable. FINWR is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Check with your tax advisor.

FINWR has also provided financial support to INWR for other projects, which include:

• Special Events such as The Youth Fishing Derby & the Spring Into Nature Open House
• Provided camera equipment for live views of the eagle and kestrel nests
• Swallow Hollow Nature Trail was completed and dedicated.
• Benches for trails (sit and observe the wildlife!)
• Support for outreach and educational programs such as the Canisius Ambassadors in Conservation program
• Water control structure was purchased and installed
• Support for Iroquois Observations program (information is also available at http://www.buffaloaudubon.com/iroquoisobservations.htm) Download a copy of the schedule here
• And More!!!