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Friends of Herring River
P.O. Box 4966
Wellfleet, MA 02667
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Welcome to the first newsletter from the Friends of Herring River. Our goal, both in this newsletter and with our new web site (www.friendsofherringriver.org), is to keep you informed about every aspect of the restoration of the most impacted estuary on the East Coast, our Herring River watershed in Wellfleet and Truro. We hope that you will help us by submitting suggestions about issues and topics you would like to see covered here.
The science has been proven feasible for this restoration. Now it rests with all of us to find the community, political and financial will to get the job done. We are depending on your interest and support every step of the way.Contact: Lisbeth Wiley Chapman, editor beth@friendsofherringriver.org
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| Friends of Herring River is Formed |
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 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Status
Application in Process
Application has been made for formal recognition as a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) non-profit entity and it is expected that such recognition will take place in early 2009. Dedicated to restoring the ecological integrity of Wellfleet and Truro's Herring River watershed, the organization will encourage volunteers, serve as an information source on estuarine restoration, and provide fund raising efforts.
"The Herring River Technical Committee has proven that the science will work. We can change over 100 years of damage caused by the restriction of salt water tidal flow to over 1000 acres of watershed," says Don Palladino, Chair of the Board of Friends of Herring River.
The organization will reach out to like-minded citizens who understand the importance of restoring one of the largest impacted estuaries in New England. "Improving the health of Wellfleet Harbor's marine life, shellfish, and recreational opportunities through a healthy estuary's salt water tidal flow will require the combined will of individuals, local, regional and national groups, volunteers, shellfish and fin fish men and women, governmental officials and scientists," added Palladino.
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| Logo Competition Announced |
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 The Friends of the Herring River announces a logo design competition. "We are looking for a local artist's image that will convey the importance of the natural resources that Friends of Herring River has been formed to protect," says Don Palladino, Chair of the new Friends group.
The prize for the competition will be a $50.00 gift card for art supplies from Conwell Lumber in Provincetown. The logo will be prominently displayed on the Friend's web site and printed material.
Submissions are due by February 3, 2009. All logo submissions must be original work and done in black and white. An electronic version with "logo" in the subject line may be sent to info@friendsofherringriver.org. Or, a pen and ink or typeface logo on 4x4 heavyweight paper may be submitted by mailing to:
Friends of Herring River
PO Box 496
Wellfleet, MA 02667
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John Portnoy Brings Expertise
to Friends of Herring River |
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 John Portnoy has dedicated over twenty years to studying and planning for the restoration of the Herring River Estuary. As a Cape Cod National Seashore ecologist, John has published his research and provided strong leadership to bring the project to its current state. Although recently retired from the Seashore, John is on the Friends' Board and will remain a valuable colleague as the restoration effort moves forward. | |
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