IT'S OUR TURN TO HELP

It goes without saying that had it not been for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program's encouragement, their gentle prodding, their willingness to teach us best practices and yes, funding this pond restoration would have gone nowhere. Now it is our turn to show our appreciation by contributing to their challenge grant.  An anonymous donor has given MCBP $500,000 with the challenge that they will match $2.00 for every $1.00 contributed. The money will be used to start a Foundation so they will not have to be dependent on Federal funds for their programs. This year their funding was severely cut and they are unable to provide grants for needed research in the bays. Also, money will be used to re-start their environmental education program that was canceled due to lack of funds.  You can go to their website for instructions on how to contribute  www.mdcoastalbays.org  If you would prefer you can make a check out to the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and send it to Friends of Walkers Pond @ 701 Harbour Drive - Ocean City, Md. 21842 and we will give it to them to show our gratitude. 

Thank you so much!

Vera  aka Daphne