[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12229]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2002

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the fine work of the 
Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor, New Jersey on its 30th Anniversary. 
As an important haven for wildlife habitation and education, the 
Wetlands Institute deserves to be recognized and applauded.
  Opened in 1972 by its founder, Herbert Mills, the Wetlands Institute 
has a clear mission to promote the appreciation and understanding of 
the vital role wetlands and coastal ecosystems play in the survival of 
life on this planet. This not for profit organization reaches out and 
educates the community by providing a fun learning experience for 
families, school groups and vacationers of all ages. Each year the 
Institute works hard to hosts thousands of visitors, supplying them 
with unforgettable views of countless species of birds, salt water 
aquaria and beautiful gardens.
  The ambitious and honorable goals of the Wetland Institute include 
teaching the value of wetlands and coastal systems, sponsoring 
important research of these ecosystems and encouraging the stewardship 
of these habitats worldwide. Since 1972, this organization has involved 
students in several of its conservation projects. Many of these 
projects have garnered national attention, such as the diamond back 
terrapin research reported by ABC and National Geographic, as well as 
photographs of a horseshoe crab spawning census published in LIFE 
magazine in 1999.
  Through tirelessly striving to educate the public on the critical 
need for wetlands conservation, the Wetlands Institute has demonstrated 
a strong commitment to the community. I wish this valuable organization 
further success and would like to thank everyone involved for their 
hard work and dedication.

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