Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - March '21

Page 6, Martin Downs
Treasure Coast Outdoors

Waterfowl Hunters Have An With more and more of our youth becoming glued to member sharing his/her passion with the young hunters.
You might want to check them out at https://
a cell phone and social media, UW-F is very active in
Advocate In Florida helping them experience real life. Education of the next unitedwaterfowlersfl.org/.
generation of duck hunters is of utmost importance to the Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
By Jim Weix United Waterfowlers – FL. UW-F members can be found conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
Back in the early 1980s, teaching waterfowl education in all parts of the state of included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall
a group of Wisconsin Florida. Whether it is a summer camp at the Beau Turner of Fame, for his work in helping restore thousands of
waterfowl hunters decided Youth Conservation Center (BTYCC), Youth Trailblazer acres of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The
that more must be done at Broward County Park, or a Youth Hunt at a storm Keyes Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941
with regards to wetland treatment area (STA), you are bound to find a UW-F or by email: jimweix@jimweix.com.
restoration. We also needed
a voice in such things as
waterfowl regulations. Good woRks
The result was the
creation of the Wisconsin
Waterfowl Association. Martin County Professional
I’m proud to say that I was a founding member of that Once a year, these outstanding men and women send out
organization. Watching it grow, restoring thousands of Firefighters And Paramedics a request by mail, called their fundrive, to raise funds that
acres of wetlands, and winning national awards for our support lifesaving initiatives and other community outreach
conservation work was one of the more rewarding things Association Local 2959 programs in our area. These are the men and women who
that I’ve done in life. respond to our 911 emergencies 24/7. In addition to saving
Florida has a similar organization. It is called United Come To The Rescue For lives and putting out fires, they give of themselves in multiple
Waterfowlers – Florida (UW-F). It was created in 2000 ARC Of Martin County ways to their community.
and has been steadily growing. Like the Wisconsin With 2020 being an extremely challenging year for ARC
Waterfowl Association, the United Waterfowlers – Florida Services and all nonprofits, with lost revenues from canceled, yet
has developed relationships with the Florida Fish and relied upon, fundraisers, the donation was truly a gift from
Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management “Friends are angels that lift us to our feet when our wings angels, one that will assist the ARC in their ability to provide
Districts, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Ducks have trouble remembering how to fly.” much needed services to over 400 children and adults across
Unlimited. Locally they are involved with many of the The ARC of Martin County (ARC) recently received a the Treasure Coast with intellectual and developmental
wetland projects to help restore the Everglades and delightful surprise. Unbeknownst to ARC, the Martin County disabilities.
prevent discharges into the St. Lucie River. Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 2959 dropped The ARC of Martin County, (Advocates for the Rights
UW-F also acts as an informal political action by one sunny January day to present a $10,000 donation! of the Challenged) is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization
committee, participating in political matters that the Their kindness and the kindness of our community is the dedicated to empowering children and adults with intellectual
charters of DU may not allow. UW-F gives Florida duck generosity that keeps the children and adults of ARC thriving. and developmental disabilities to achieve their fullest potential
hunters a voice in numerous meetings and hearings across through residential, vocational, educational, behavioral, and
Florida. They take a three-tiered approach to improving other healthcare services.
duck hunting by focusing on conservation, access, and “Our goal,” said ARC President and CEO Keith Muniz, “is
legacy. to provide support, assistance and training that will enhance
the abilities for children and adults with disabilities to thrive
each day and achieve their fullest potential. Without the
kIds CoRNeR support from our many wonderful partners and individuals,
we would not be able to provide many of the supports that
we currently do.”
Find out how you can support and empower these amazing
Hey Dad … Got A Minute? children and adults today, visit our website at https://www.
arcmc.org; and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and
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