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NWRA Announces First Grant to Assist Gulf Coast Refuges: First Grant Awarded to Friends of Bon Secour for Dune Planting Project

NWRA has awarded a $3,000 grant to the Friends of Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Gulf Shores, Alabama, for a project to stabilize the refuge’s fragile sand dunes and keep oil out of fragile wetlands. Bon Secour is one of the first Gulf coast wildlife refuges to be impacted by the BP oil gusher that began April 20. The Refuge Association’s grant is the first to be awarded by NWRA from a special fund set up to aid refuge “Friends” groups responding to the Gulf disaster. Other refuge Friends groups along the Gulf coast can apply for funding for spill-related work by contacting Joan Patterson (202-292-2422) for an application. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis with no deadlines, and will be reviewed by NWRA staff.

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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 Us,
The 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!!!