Weeks Bay Foundation

11401 US Highway 98Fairhope, AL 36532

251.990.5004 p | 251.990.9273 f

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An Accredited Land Trust

Protected Properties in the Weeks Bay Area

Working For Conservation for Over 22 Years

Weeks Bay Foundation

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Foundation MissionThe Weeks Bay Foundation is a non-profit organization whose members work to protect the natural resources of coastal Alabama and to provide assistance and support for the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve’s goals and programs.

Together we can accomplish a common goal. Through land conservation, restoration,

education & research we can provide for the future protection

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If you would like to assist the Foundation, please complete the form below. Regardless of how you choose to participate you will know that your support is providing exceptional value in protecting our environment.For more, call 251.990.5004 or go to www.weeksbay.org.

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Make an Investment: The Foundation’s vision is guided by strategic goals to support the Reserve, conserve coastal wetlands, and provide community training and education events. These efforts allow for the enrichment and enjoyment of coastal areas for current and future generations. Please join us to preserve the natural wonders and diverse flora and fauna of coastal Alabama for generations to come.

Specif ically, your help would:Advance the mission of the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.Ensure perpetual protection and stewardship of important coastal resources.Support training and community education programs in the Gulf of Mexico region.

Your investment will allow us to sustain resilient communities by providing clean water, pollution prevention, recreational opportunities and wildlife conservation within the rapidly changing environments of coastal Alabama.

T he Fou nd at ion’s Work

Supporting the Reserve: The Weeks Bay Foundation was incorporated in 1990 as a non-profit environmental organization with a mission to support the Weeks Bay National estuarine Research Reserve. today, we remain a strong advocate of the Reserve, raising money to allow for the development of recreational and educational facilities at Weeks Bay, including interpretive displays and the boardwalks behind the Visitor Center and at the Pitcher Plant Bog. We also assist in land acquisition, stewardship, and estuarine research and monitoring activities.

Protecting Coastal Resources:The Foundation’s founding directors were instrumental in the acquisition of the 6,525-acre Reserve. In 2009, we were awarded the national designation of being an accredited land trust. We have protected over 4,000-acres of land with high conservation value in coastal Alabama extending beyond the boundaries of the Reserve. These ecologically-sensitive coastal lands provide habitat for wildlife, nursery areas for fish, shrimp and crabs, clean water for recreation, and are a necessity for sustaining healthy communities.

Providing Training and Community Education:The Foundation sponsors educational events throughout coastal Alabama. These include the Alabama Coastal BirdFest, the kid’s Fishing Day, the Weeks Bay Photo Contest, Watershed Wagon and professional workshops. The Foundation also publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Pelican Post, generates an electronic newsletter, and hosts a website, www.weeksbay.org.

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* Pictures from Weeks Bay Photo Contest and other Foundation events