Letter | Conway taking ‘green’ path by preserving wetlands
As a retired deputized park ranger from the upper Midwest, I took exceptional interest in a recent article in The Sun News concerning the City of Conway and the Nature Conservancy.
If I recall correctly, the Conservancy was negotiating to purchase wetland son both sides of Business 501 along the bridge and Waccamaw River.
I thoroughly encourage the city and mayor to realize the potential of their very wise decision to protect this area’s plant and wildlife population. Many educational programs could be initiated via environmental awareness as well as raising awareness of sociological and psychological value in health matters.
School children, as well as adults, can be taught many things by using this newly acquired land wisely. Nature’s beauty can have a soothing effect and provide relief from the stresses of daily life.
While a park ranger, I received certification in DNR Riverwatch methods as well as environmental experience in Project Flying Wild, Master Naturalist, Project Learning Tree, Project Wet —Water Education for Teachers, Healthy Water Healthy People, Great takes Park Training Institute, and a career diploma in Wildlife/Forestry conservation.
Please encourage the city of Conway, and their mayor to investigate these state and national chapters’ educational programs, which are increasing in popularity and value around our nation.
Congratulations to the City of Conway, the mayor and the Nature Conservancy on their current and continued efforts in making our city a great place in which to live.
The writer lives in Conway.
This story was originally published May 3, 2015 at 4:30 PM with the headline "Letter | Conway taking ‘green’ path by preserving wetlands."