Friends oF scarborough Marsh - Scarborough Crossroads

Thank You!
Dear Friends of Scarborough Marsh,
Welcome! And thank you for joining our 2007 fundraising Dinner & Auction in support
of the Scarborough Marsh.
The Scarborough Marsh is an incredible resource that is often taken for granted.
Measuring over 3,100 acres, it is Maine’s largest salt marsh and a critically valuable
ecosystem for the region. By participating in this fundraiser you are helping protect
and conserve this treasure, and most specifically its critical upland edge, for
generations to come.
The marsh’s upland edge —that portion of land that fringes the tidal marsh— represents
highly valuable wildlife habitat, and most of it is not protected today. The State-owned
wildlife management area is largely limited to those acres that are affected by the flow
of tides. It is crucial to have funds available for immediate action when critical land or
easements, particularly in this upland fringe of the Scarborough Marsh, become available
for protection.
In recent years, we have raised over $140,000 towards this effort. We look forward to
adding the proceeds of tonight’s event to this fund. These fundraising dinners also serve
to build local and regional awareness about the multiple values of the Scarborough
Marsh, including its ecological, economical, recreational, and aesthetic values.
We thank you for participating in tonight’s fundraising effort and invite you to think of
your auction purchases as an investment in the long-term conservation of the
Scarborough Marsh.
We also thank the hundreds of businesses and individuals who have purchased ads,
donated auction items, contributed funds, and have given of their time and talent to make
these events successful. Your commitment to helping protect the Scarborough Marsh is
inspirational and is tremendously appreciated.
In the fall of 2008 we plan to hold our 5th Dinner & Auction. It’s not too early to get started
on the planning, and we always welcome new people to join this effort. If you would like
to help with next year’s event and are interested in attending an organizational meeting,
please call one of us. It’s fun!
With thanks for your support of the Friends of Scarborough Marsh and for habitat
conservation around this amazing ecosystem.
C.D. Armstrong
President of FOSM, Event Co-Chair
Friends of Scarborough Marsh
CArmstrong@DeeringLumber.com
(207) 883-8028
Lucy LaCasse
Event Co-Chair
Friends of Scarborough Marsh
Wnder@aol.com
(207) 883-3637