The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) has launched a Conditional Pledge Drive to help secure the remaining 24.8% of the $30,000,000 goal to acquire the ecologically vital 360-hectare Hamilton Marsh and Forest.
Hamilton Marsh is one of the last remaining large wetlands on Vancouver Island, a haven for countless species of birds, amphibians, and native plants. Among its most secretive residents is the blue-listed American Bittern – a master of camouflage whose survival depends on the health of large wetlands. Protecting Hamilton Marsh and Forest will support the stability of the threatened French Creek watershed, and ensure preservation of one of the most critical natural ecosystems within the MABR.
Through fundraising efforts that include donations and pledges from the community, MABR needs to raise the remaining $7,450,000.000 before November 18 in order for the Regional District of Nanaimo to purchase the lands. Help build a lasting Nature Legacy in the MABR by submitting a Conditional Pledge today.
Read the full news release here (PDF, 409 KB). Full instructions for making a pledge are given there.
“Conditional” means that your pledged amount is collected only if the acquisition deal is successful. Pledged funds will not be collected until 2026.
