Wildlife Expo Raises Funds, Attended By British Ambassador

The third annual Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Expo was held on March 1-3 at the Washington County Convention Center in Greenville, Mississippi. The Expo, hosted by Wildlife Mississippi, raised over $20,000 for conservation and created further awareness about conservation needs in Mississippi.

The Expo was graced with a visit by Christopher and Catherine Meyer. Sir Christopher is one of Great Britain's leading diplomats. He is currently serving as Ambassador from the United Kingdom to the United States.

According to James L. Cummins, Executive Director of Wildlife Mississippi, "It was an honor to host the Meyers at the Expo. They are remarkable people with a keen understanding of wildlife conservation and the environment and what it takes to improve our natural resources."

Meyer, a house guest of Clarke Reed, a Trustee of Wildlife Mississippi, stated "They particularly enjoyed visiting Mike Stewart, the founder of Wildrose Kennels in the United States, England, Northern Ireland and South Africa." Wildrose Kennels specializes in British Labrador retrievers.

Besides the funds raised for conservation, attendees donated approximately 500 can goods that were provided to needy families. The donation was due to the efforts of the Foundation's program titled "Hunt Against Hunger". It is a cooperative effort between Wildlife Mississippi and hunters and anglers in Mississippi. The can goods were collected at the Foundation's Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Expos. The next Expo will be held on August 23-25 in
Hattiesburg.

Known as "Wildlife Mississippi," the Foundation is a non-profit organization founded to conserve, restore and enhance fish, wildlife and plant resources throughout Mississippi.