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Dow grant will
help educate youth about river
Published March
3, 2008
Since Friends of
the River San Bernard, known as FOR,
was formed in 2005, its organizers
and board of directors have worked
to educate residents, elected
officials and the public about the
need to preserve and protect the
health of the river.
However, one piece always has been
missing — an education program for
youth that would help assure a
vibrant future for the river and
those who depend upon it. That dream
got a big boost at the FOR’s annual
“State of the River” dinner Feb. 23
when the Dow Chemical Company
Foundation announced a $15,000
grant. The money will help the group
start the FOR Rangers program for
youth ages 11 to 15.
“The Friends of the River have
demonstrated that they are committed
to environmental conservation and
can achieve great things when they
set out to accomplish a goal, so we
are very proud to support them in
their efforts to teach young people
about the importance of caring for
the river and all our natural
resources,” said John Cook, Dow
environmental, health and safety
delivery leader. Cook has a
particular tie to the river. He and
his family had a home on its banks
for several years and several of his
relatives continue to own riverfront
property.
“I spent a lot of great years
enjoying the natural beauty and
recreation the San Bernard offers,”
Cook said. “We will be able to set
up information stations at the boat
launches along the river with
material on the ecology and
environment, as well as start up a
program to educate our youth on the
importance of our river habitats.”
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