NFC has very low overhead. We have no formal office, no infrastructure, no large assets, and minimal paid stay. Most of the money we raise goes directly to wild native fish conservation initiatives. NFC Executive Director Bob Mallard is planning a 3-day trip to Massachusetts. His gioal is to expand our Cold Spring Brook project by moving into the next downstream daylighted section of stream, as well as overseeing some much needed manual removal of decaying organic matter to make room for more fish. He also looks to oversee some additional fish trapping and seining in Cheesecake Brook to compliment earlier trapping and recent e-fishing. These two streams represent NFC’s first foray into suburban/urban waterways. Prior to getting involved, both streams were believed to be fishless. NFC has been able to confirm multiple age classes of golden shiners throughout Cold Spring Brook in Cold Spring Park, and juvenile white suckers, juvenile carp, and American eel up to 15 inches in Cheesecake Brook. We look to raise $750 to cover Bob’s rental car, gas, tolls, 2 nights of lodging, and food. Your support is greatly appreciated as it frees up money for direct conservation efforts.