The Friends
are proud to announce that we have secured the following capacity
building grants that will greatly help us in strengthening our
organization for the benefit of Connetquot River State Park Preserve:
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Help the Friends of Connetquot Today
The Friends of Connetquot is presently working
with the State of New York to restore the grist
mill, which is a landmark of the Preserve and a
registered National Historic structure. It is
the only surviving "tub wheel" mill on the
east coast. With your support
we
can make this structure a working mill and preserve
it for generations to come. Plans have been prepared
and work has started but we need money to complete
the mill restoration and to continue funding
improvements to maintain and enhance the Park.
The Friends have already undertaken other projects
large and small, including the fire suppression for
the main building; restoration of the kitchen;
installation of interpretive signs, a trail marker
and new bridges; and purchasing grooming equipment
for the trails. Additionally, the Friends have also
hired a firm to study the feasibility of converting
the ice house into a library, research area, and
historic document storage facility in the near
future.
We appeal to all lovers of the outdoors:
equestrians, fishermen, hikers, bird watchers and
families who can appreciate the value of having
such a pristine oasis in our midst. All who visit
Connetquot State Park Preserve readily acknowledge
it is a treasure worthy of everyone’s support. The
Friends of Connetquot is a 501c charity and can
receive tax deductible contributions from
individuals and corporations. There are many ways
you can help: Send a contribution, upgrade or
renew your membership, attend the Friends functions,
buy some of our logo shirts or bags.
Send contributions to: Friends of Connetquot, P.O.
Box 472, Oakdale, NY 11769
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