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Wolf River Conservancy Collection Wolf River Conservancy Collection Processed by Jennifer Lenow 2010 MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY ROOM Memphis Public Library and Information Center 3030 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38111 Scope and Content Notes Wolf River Conservancy Collection The Wolf River Conservancy was founded in 1985 as a primarily grassroots organization to “conserve and enhance the Wolf River corridor and watershed as a sustainable natural resource.” Since then, the non-profit land trust has gained well- deserved prominence and admiration in the Mid-South community through its myriad of ecological, recreational, and educational accomplishments that provide widespread benefits to the community at large. This collection containing newspaper clippings, WRC newsletters, and wildlife literature, donated by Woodrow Jacobs, Kathy Steele, and other nature enthusiasts and WRC supporters from the Mid-South, chronicles the internal development and accomplishments of the conservancy and provides a comprehensive historical background of the natural habitat around Wolf River. A significant portion of the collection documents the successful campaign to save what is now known as the Ghost River, a section of the Wolf River headwaters, thanks in part to Millington businessman Babe Howard and fundraising efforts of the Wolf River Conservancy. More than anything, this collection exemplifies that the Wolf River Conservancy is an organization committed not only to the conservation of the Wolf River proper but to the sustainability and betterment of the Mid-South community at large – both people and wildlife. Through community and educational outreach programs, recreational opportunities, conservationist efforts, and environmental advocacy campaigns, the Wolf River Conservancy has proved an invaluable service to the Mid-South community. In light of the recent plans to construct a 30-mile greenway along the Wolf River – a bridge 2 between not only natural habitats, but also communities in the Mid-South, this collection proves particularly relevant to the future of the Mid-South area. 3 Folder 1 – Newsletters and Reports Part 1 of 2 (17 items, 1993-1998) Item 1: River Currents May 1993 (6 pages) This newsletter highlights the successful funding of an upcoming study of the Wolf River Basin, the Wolf River Conservancy’s participation in the local Good Earth Festival, a recent survey of a section of Wolf River in North Mississippi, an appeal for financial support, and a survey of flora and fauna in the Wolf River area. Also included is a letter by Lucius E, Burch, Jr. on his conservationist efforts in light of the recent naming of the Lucius E. Burch, Jr. Natural Area. Item 2: River Currents September 1993 (8 pages) This newsletter highlights the awarding of a $1,000 IBM grant to the Wolf River Conservancy, the successful preservation of 7-8 acres of wetlands near the Austin Peay Highway known as the Waterbury Property, and the planting of more than 50 species of wildlife by volunteers in the Wolf River area. Also included is a brief history of the Wolf River by Bill Lawrence. Item 3: River Currents January 1994 (10 pages) This newsletter highlights the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting of the Wolf River Conservancy at which the distinguished Lucius E. Burch is to speak, a recent Rhodes College outing into the Wolf River, an inventory report of Wolf River trails, a meeting between WRC president Charles Askew and Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton, and the plausibility of a future Wolf River Greenbelt. Items 4-7: River Currents May 1994 (6 pages, 4 copies) This newsletter highlights the results of the 1994 election for WRC officers, Lucius E. Burch’s honorary speech at the WRC Annual Membership Meeting, and the successful volunteer efforts to clear Wolf River trails of damage incurred by the 1994 ice storm. Item 8: River Currents Fall 1994 (8 pages) This newsletter highlights a 265-acre donation of land by a Collierville resident Mr. Buck Clark, watershed awareness, and a summary of two Rhodes College students’ research on the channel morphology of the Wolf River. Items 9-10: River Currents April 1995 (8 pages, 2 copies) This newsletter highlights the discovery of a new mussel species in the Wolf River never before sighted in Tennessee, the Beasley Farm Acquisition, and a review of the Wolf River Greenbelt plans. Item 11: River Currents January 1996 (10 pages) This newsletter highlights the ongoing legislative process to name the Ghost River section of the Wolf River as a Natural Area under the Tennessee Natural Areas Program, a report on the integration of Wolf River education in local schools, a biological report on mussels, and pictures from the 1995 Donor Recognition Night. Item 12: River Currents Fall 1996 (12 pages) 4 This newsletter offers a survey of fauna known in the Wolf River area including the Meadow Jumping Mouse, Great Horned Owl, and the Summer Tanager; another installment of local Mussel happenings; and Rhodes College ecology students’ reflection papers on their experiences with Wolf River. Item 13: River Currents Spring 1997 (8 pages) This newsletter highlights the recent hiring of Larry Smith as the first Wolf River Conservancy Executive Director, a listing of volunteer and education efforts and opportunities, and some information on mayflies. Also included is a letter from the newly hired WRC Executive Director. Item 14: River Currents Summer 1997 (12 pages) This newsletter offers a report of the recent acquisition of 50 acres known as the Cole tract to be added to the Ghost River Natural Area, the building of cedar boxes to house the Wood Ducks in the WRC preserve, a history and survey of canoeing in the Ghost River, and the summer blooming of wild roses in the Wolf River area. Item 15: River Currents Fall 1997 (12 pages) This newsletter highlights the recent success of volunteer efforts to clean up the Henry G. Hill Wetland Conservation Area at Covington Pike and I-240, another installment of Dr. David Kesler’s mussel research, and another addition to the Rhodes “River Reflections.” Item 16: River Currents Winter 1997 (12 pages) This newsletter offers a history and survey of the newly acquired land known as the Henry G. Hill estate, information detailing the erosion process known as “headcutting,” a recent Tennessee Ornithological Society bird survey in the Wolf River area, an informative report on snakes in the Wolf River area, and a survey of the Waterbury forest. Also included is a letter from the WRC president Mac McWhirter. Item 17: River Currents Winter 1997-98 (8 pages) This newsletter details the possible expansion of the Ghost River Natural Area to include hiking trails for the public. Also included are the musings of two nature enthusiasts inspired by their recent experiences with the Wolf River and a letter from the director, Larry Smith. Folder 2 – Newsletters and Reports Part 2 of 2 (15 items, 1998-2000) Item 1: River Currents Spring 1998 (12 pages) This newsletter provides brief biographical profiles of the newly elected 1998 Wolf River Conservancy board members and a spring recreational schedule. Also mentioned is the upcoming unveiling of a sculpture in LaGrange to commemorate the grassroots efforts responsible for the creation of the Ghost River State Natural Area and Wolf River Wildlife Management Area. Item 2: River Currents Summer 1998 (12 pages) 5 This newsletter reports on the LaGrange monument dedication mentioned in the previous newsletter and volunteer efforts to clean sections of the Wolf River, as well as details the adventures of two Memphians – Fritz and Gary – along the Wolf River. Item 3: River Currents Autumn 1998 (12 pages) This newsletter announces the Wolf River Conservancy’s recent acquisition of a $15,000 grant from the Gildea Foundation and provides information on sulphur butterflies, water pollution, and poison ivy. Item 4: River Currents Winter 1998-99 (8 pages) This newsletter reports on the recent leak of a gas pipeline located near the Wolf River, the prompt cleanup response thereto, and two recent trips coordinated by WRC board members. Item 5-6: Wolf River Conservancy 1999 Annual Report (10 pages, 2 copies) In this annual report, the Wolf River Conservancy recognizes the individuals and organizations who have pledged financial support to the WRC and highlights the accomplishments of the WRC throughout the year in areas such as restoration, advocacy, and education, as well as outlines the future goals thereof and the projected financial data for 2000. Item 7: River Currents Spring 1999 (8 pages) This newsletter provides brief biographical profiles of the new 1999 WRC board members as well as a calendar of upcoming outdoors events and an account of local educational efforts in conjunction with the Wolf River Conservancy. Item 8: River Currents Summer 1999 (8 pages) In this newsletter, WRC executive director Larry Smith discusses the recent WRC purchase and acquisition of a new tract of land including an old dumping site. Also included is a piece on Sven Thesen – a former Memphian – who plans to hike both the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail in one calendar year. Item 9: The Germantown Environmental Reporter July 1999 (4 pages) This edition of the Germantown Environmental Reporter offers information about water conservation, recycling, dragonflies, and the New Madrid Seismic Zone – the site of three major earthquakes in the early 19th century. Item 10-11: River Currents Autumn 1999 (12 pages, 2 copies) This newsletter announces the recent $25,000 gift from the Browning-Ferris Industries to the Wolf River Conservancy and includes another addition of the “River Reflections” by Rhodes College biology students. Item 12: River Currents Winter 1999-2000 (12 pages) In this newsletter, WRC executive director Larry Smith discusses the ecological importance of wetlands as well as a political and environmental history thereof. Other 6 news details the new additions to the Wolf River trail system and an update on headcutting efforts.
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