Merritt Island Wildlife Association

Merritt island wildlife association provides the funding for select youth and guest programs merritt island nwr. These programs assist merritt island nwr staff provide materials and snacks to youth and adult programs. In fiscal year (fy) 2024, merritt island wildlife association raised funds for the repair and upgrade of our sendler education outpost education pavilion. The outpost is utilized for scouting troop camp outs, community wildlife & conservation education programs, archery training, and home school learning activites. The construction project will be completed in fiscal year 2025. The funds raised will be utilized to complete structural damage repairs, strengthen site safety, and enhance the pavilion functionality to create an outdoor discovery hub.

Merritt island wildlife association provides the funding for an intern to lead sea turtle walks for the merritt island nwr at the canaveral national seashore. 296 participants attended these walks over the season and learned about our endangered sea turtles and the importance of protecting their habitat.

Promoted conservation awareness and appreciation of the merritt island national wildlife refuge and provided assistance to refuge programs