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Advocating for the Protection and Restoration of Fort Wayne's River Ecosystems

Bring our rivers into people’s lives

Be ambassadors for our rivers’ possibilities

Collaborate with regional entities to promote our rivers

Increase navigability and access points to our rivers

Maintain financial stability and sustainability

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Lynne Gilmore, President
lgilmore226@gmail.com

David Graney, Vice President
davegraney@gmail.com

Joy Lohse, Secretary
joy_lohse@lhn.net

Ex-Officio Members

Patti Hays
phays@awsfoundation.org

Ron Menze, Sweet Breeze Operations
menzeron@gmail.com

Rick Poinsatte
rick.poinsatte@steeldynamics.com

BOARD MEMBERS

Cheri Becker
cheri1225@gmail.com

Jacquelyn Buck
jacquelyn.buck93@gmail.com

Megan Butler
meganebutler1@gmail.com

Mike Erler
merler3982@gmail.com

Pam Holocher
pholocher@comcast.net

Alec Johnson, Immediate Past President
Alec.Johnson@cityoffortwayne.org

Mick Stewart
mick@sbpinsurance.com

Nancy Stewart
npstew@aol.com

Irene Walters
irenewalters1@gmail.com

Josiah Wells
josiah.wells@parkview.com

Dan Wire
danwire54@yahoo.com

A friendly reminder from the Friends of the Rivers Board of Directors: “ONLY RAIN IN THE DRAIN!”

The simple message emphasizes the importance of checking your neighborhood storm drains and clearing debris that can enter our rivers.

Brought to you in coordination with City Utilities and the Clean Drains Committee

Friends of the Rivers partners with several river associations and organizations.

If you would like to partner with Friends of the Rivers, please contact us with your organization name, goals, address, email, and information.

Partner Organizations

In-Kind Donors

Soil and Water Conservation Organizations

Sweet Breeze Sponsors