NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):
National Wildlife Refuge Friends
Project Title: Implementing a Fishing Derby Program (TN)
Organization:
Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, Inc.
Project ID:
1501.18.063228
Description:

Create a Special Adults Fishing Event Derby (S.A.F.E.) to provide fishing, angler games, hands-on aquatic stations and lunch for adults who are physically or mentally impaired. Project will open doors for individuals whom are often under-served, provide a connection with the outdoors, and possibly inspire future conservationists.

Award Amount:
$4996.00
Location:
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge, 346 Wildlife Road, Dover, TN 387058 Three and half miles east from traffic light on Hwy 49.
Fishing Derby will be the banks of Pool 1, close vicinity to the Visitor Center.