The Board of the Inland Bays Foundation has made the decision to dissolve the organization.
The mission of the IBF when founded in 2012 was to work to protect the Delaware Inland Bays through advocacy and education. The IBF has been active: met with Delaware officials including annually with the governor to bring critical issues to their attention; joined other allies in the Clean Water rallies and advocacy that resulted in the passage of HB 200, the Clean Water Act for Delaware; scheduled wide-range of speakers at monthly meetings to bring experts to the community; was instrumental in founding of Friends group at Holts Landing State Park; supported local citizen groups fighting expanded chicken production; published “A Citizen’s Guide to Environmental Advocacy in Delaware” with Professor Ken Kristl (retired), Widener University Delaware Law School; among many other projects. (In the future, The Guide will be available on the site of the Sussex Preservation Coalition posted to their Library.)
After the pandemic, the Board has found it increasingly difficult to gain attendance at its monthly meetings and to attract membership, thus, the decision to close the IBF. Although the decision is difficult, we know that Sussex County environmental issues will continue to be a key concern for local organizations including the Sussex Preservation Coalition. The Board as individuals will continue to advocate to restore The Bays to their original “Fishable and Swimmable” condition. We hope you will as well.