DUC vice-president Tom Worden and Dr. George Merry

DUC vice-president Tom Worden and Dr. George Merry with the rock cairn and the Collins Creek wetland in the background. Collins Creek was dedicated in Merry’s honour in recognition of his long time commitment to conservation.

 

Special dedication honours Dr. George Merry’s commitment to conservation

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Kingston, Ont., May 28, 2010 – Family and friends of Wolfe Island’s Dr. George Merry joined other special invited guests today at the highly visible Collins Creek wetland project at the corner of Highways 401 & 38 to take part in a special dedication event to honour Dr. Merry’s commitment and contribution to conservation.

Dr. Merry has been an active Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) volunteer for 30 years and was a founding member of the Kingston Fall Chapter. He was nominated to the DUC Ontario Provincial Volunteer Council in 1992 where he served two consecutive terms as Provincial Chair (1996-1999) and was also an active member of the DUC national board of directors for two terms. Over the years, he has been a part of many DUC chapters and events, ranging from the traditional banquets to sporting clay shoots, wine and cheese parties, sealed bid auctions, dog trials and sportsmen’s dinners. Dr. Merry was among the first DUC major gift donors, and conveyed his strong belief in DUC and the need to conserve wetlands as habitat for waterfowl and special places for people by donating land on Wolfe Island as a Feather Society Member.

“George’s passion for supporting wetland conservation is legendary,” said Gary Down, Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Ontario Provincial Chairman. “He is a long-time supporter of Ducks and has been a driving force in the Kingston and Wolfe Island Chapters. We are honoured by his commitment and generosity, and are pleased to be able to recognize his contributions in this way.”

A rock cairn and bronze plaque recognizing Dr. Merry’s long time commitment to conservation was unveiled and will remain at the privately owned wetland project.

The Collins Creek property is owned by other long time DUC supporters who enthusiastically welcomed the chance to honour Dr. Merry.

For more information, contact:

Joanne Barbazza, j_barbazza@ducks.ca
Communications Coordinator
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Phone: 705-721-4444 ext 240

 
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