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trailhead, and footbridge to provide- public access. Value of 

 construction $100,000 



Ohio River Border Islands: Foundation challenge grant of $50,000 

 (to West Virginia Nature Conservancy) for purchase of several 

 islands in the Ohio River to establish West Virginia's first NWR. 



Impoundment Restoration: Donation towards the restoration of a 435 

 acre impoundment on Cameron Prairie NWR. Grant $15,000 (Foundation 

 assistance) 



Delta Crevasse Project: Grant to make man-made crevasses that aid 

 erosion control and restoration of coastal marshes to Delta NWR in 

 Louisiana. Foundation $20,000; Cooperator $20,000; Total Grant 

 $40,000 



Blackwater NWR Mitigation: Foundation acted as trustee for a $1 

 million fund used for acquisition, restoration, and management of 

 wetlands and endangered species habitat in connection with 

 Blackwater NWR. 



Cedar Island Donation: Donation of 1,244 acres of barrier island 

 to the Foundation. Transferred to the Service. $1,060,678 



FWS Maintenance Deficiency Video: Development of a 10 minute film 

 depicting the necessary need for funds for use in the Refuge 

 System. Grant $19,060 



Florida Bald Eagle Research: Research on ecology of bald eagles in 

 eastern Florida, Merritt Island NWR. Grant $30,000 



Hakalau Forest NWR Donation: Grant to the refuge for bird studies. 

 Grant $3,000 



Leadership Training Analysis: Assist in assessing leadership 

 training needs of USFWS. Grant $50,000 



Hawaiian Forest Bird Interns: Internship program to assist the 

 ongoing recovery efforts for endangered Hawaiian forest birds. 

 Grant $7,508 



Upper Level Training Program: Conduct leadership training for 

 upper level USFWS personnel. Grant $37,000 



Cape May NWR Challenge: Purchase of 520 acres for future addition 

 to Cape May NWR. Grant $500,000 



Minnesota Valley Association: Establishment of bookstore to be run 

 by the co-operating association. Grant $25,000 



Pinckney Island NWR donation: Ensure public access and purchase of 

 mowing equipment. Grant $24,840 



