[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 179 (Tuesday, November 13, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S6912]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF AUDUBON GREENWICH

 Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize 
Audubon Greenwich as it celebrates 75 years of dedication to the 
protection and preservation of local bird species and their habitats.
  Founded in 1943, the organization began as the Greenwich Main 
Sanctuary, thanks to the property gifted by Eleanor and Hall Clovis. 
This sanctuary is recognized as the National Audubon Society's first 
educational nature center. Two years later, Audubon Greenwich expanded 
thanks to the donation of the Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary by Mrs. 
Elon Huntington Hooker and garden clubs in the area.
  For three-quarters of a century, Audubon Greenwich has continued to 
expand its impact on protecting local wildlife. Today, 686 acres of 
protected habitat, including seven sanctuaries, provide protection for 
many species of birds. Though the organization's underlying focus is to 
support Important Bird Areas and protect bird species of concern, 
Audubon Greenwich has an even wider ranging set of goals. As part of 
the National Audubon Society, they advocate for far-reaching innovative 
steps to reduce the impact of global climate change, prevent air and 
water pollution, and reduce pesticide use, among other missions.
  One of the most notable aspects of Audubon Greenwich is how 
accessible it is to the public. For 75 years, the sanctuaries have 
welcomed people to visit and explore, appreciating the preserved areas 
and the wildlife that resides there. Audubon Greenwich now sees over 
20,000 visitors every year. The sanctuaries, nature center, and trails 
provide many opportunities for public learning and enjoyment, enhanced 
by the organization's nature education programs for children and 
adults.
  Audubon Greenwich boasts an array of bodies of water, forests, an 
apple orchard, and even original New England homestead buildings. Their 
conservation efforts play a vital role in keeping Greenwich and the 
surrounding area safe for wildlife and well preserved.
  Dedicated to preserving the past and preparing natural ecosystems and 
people for the future, Audubon Greenwich is a positive model for 
environmental education and wildlife conservation. I applaud its 
accomplishments and hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating 
Audubon Greenwich on 75 years of excellence.

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