I went to the DelMarVA website for more info on helping the Red
Knot.  The info on the website was a little skimpy so I emailed the
Chair and got this rather immediate response.  They are indeed hoping
to raise more money in a Bird-A-Thon to purchase more property.
Maybe we should have an Ohio Team?
They also have a Donate button.
Think its a neat way to contribute to something tangible and specfic.

Mary, Fairborn


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> From: Bill Stewart <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: February 25, 2008 3:34:19 PM EST
> To: Marie Schatz <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: I want to know more about the Bird-A-Thon!
>
> Hello Marie,
>
> Thank you so much for your interest in our Bird-A-Thon!  We were so
> excited to accomplish the purchase last year and we are even more
> excited about this year's goal......................60 acres with
> two miles of Delaware Bay coast!
>
> Here's how we accomplished the purchase.  We formed an alliance
> with The Conservation Fund, America's foremost conservation
> organization, responsible for acquiring over 5 million acres of
> wildlife habitat in the US.  When I approached them with the idea
> of helping to fund a purchase, they were in the negotiation phase
> of a private property along the Delaware Bay.  When I asked if
> $15,000.00 would help, their response was "it would make a huge
> difference."  At that point our partnership was formed, they did
> the real estate negotiations and we did the fund raising.  The cost
> of the property was more than $15,000.00, but our portion
> contributed directly to the acquisition. We can now go and stand on
> that property and bird until our hearts content............forever,
> just like the Red Knot can feed as long as they continue to
> migrate. By the way, it was seven acres.
>
> The properties that we are targeting are privately owned and form a
> buffer between Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and the Delaware
> Bay.  Some owners are willing to sell instead of develop, once we
> close on the properties, all will be donated to PHNWR for eternal
> management.  Pretty neat.
>
> If I can answer any other question or if you would like a copy of
> this year's brochure, please drop me a line.
>
> Good Birding,
>
> Bill Stewart
> DOS Conservation Chair
>
>
>

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