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HONORING THE PAST

Maurice Wertheim (1886–1950) was a New York investment banker, philanthropist, and environmentalist who owned 1800 acres of land along the Carmans River, which he used for conserving wildfowl and hunting. In 1947, he and his wife Cecile donated all of this property to the U.S. government as a gift for the American people.

THANKS TO THE FOUNDERS

In July of 1998, Marty VanLith signed the FOW incorporation papers during a busy time which included the acquisition of Southaven Properties and a successful effort limiting the proposed commercial building in the area.

The attendees at a weekend retreat and organizational meeting at Mashomack in October of 1999. Pictured left to right:  Lee Snead, Peter Hutchings, Ellen Dillon, Anne Meinhold, (Alyssa Dillon on mantel), Kathleen O’Connor, Pat Martinkovic, Marty Van Lith and Ray Collins. Board of Directors members not pictured:   Roger Baker, Annette Perry Delhias.

LOOK TO THE FUTURE

The Refuge gives children an opportunity to discover nature and to return to it over and over–with wonder and appreciation. They will be the next stewards of our Refuge and the environment.