RECENT NEWSJanuary 9, 2011 – Nancy Marshall, President of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation received the prestigious George M. Barley Conservationist of the Year Award at the 26th annual Everglades Coalition Conference that was held this January in Fort Lauderdale. The award was presented to Nancy Marshall for her "great contribution to Everglades restoration and preservation through her community outreach efforts, with special emphasis on children and the environment." Read the full article...
Interior Chief Announces Everglades Headwaters Refuge January 7, 2011 - Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced a proposal to create a new national wildlife refuge and ranching conservation area that would be carved out of 150,000 acres in the Everglades headwaters north of Lake Okeechobee. The proposal, still under study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, envisions government purchase from willing sellers of about 50,000 acres along the Kissimmee River valley. Another 100,000 acres would be preserved under conservation easements and other agreements with private landowners that restrict development and other uses. Press release courtesy of the National Wildlife Refuge Association. Read the full article...
Marshall Foundation Celebrates International Volunteer Day by Recognizing its Top 101 Volunteers December 1, 2010 - As the Marshall Foundation celebrates International Volunteer Day on December 5, 2010 we wanted to take the opportunity to thank our Top 101 Volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization! Read the full article...
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UPCOMING EVENTSJune 21, 2011 - Summer Solstice Reception and Summer Intern Introductions August 4, 2011 - Summer Intern Graduation Luncheon December 10, 2011 - Annual River of Grass Gala
2011 BACK TO NATURE
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