The Friends of Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, Inc.
BOARD MEMBERS
Kris Lambert - President
Greg Decker - Vice President
Judy Layden - Treasurer
Raechel Killeen - Secretary
David Ayers - Membership Chair
Mike Dunn
Marvin Schutt
Paul Whitehouse
Rich Gallagher
Robert Scheel
Our Vision for the Nature Preserve
We envision a 700-acre Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve, adjacent to the Niantic River and extending from Veterans Memorial Field to Golden Spur in East Lyme, Connecticut, as publicly-accessible land where visitors are inspired to appreciate and respect nature and nature preservation. It will remain a pristine habitat for a multitude of flora and fauna, and serve to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Niantic River, as well as the rich archaeological history in place since the days of the Nehantic Tribe. This rugged forest, teeming with wildlife and filled with ponds, streams, and spectacular rock formations, sloping to an unspoiled saltwater frontage, will remain a place of quiet beauty forever.
Mission
To acquire the undeveloped land within the Oswegatchie Hills and to maintain a public nature preserve for future generations to enjoy.
In order to accomplish this mission, The FOHNP will:
- serve as a leading grassroots force for preservation of the Hills;
- increase public awareness of the environmental, educational and recreational significance of the Hills to the town and region;
- raise funds needed by partnering with federal, state and local governments and other organizations and by securing contributions from private sources; and
- coordinate the day-to-day operations and maintain The Preserve through active participation on The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve Council, as described in the Management Plan dated December 15, 2006.