Ritters donate "Noah's Refuge" to Wright County Conservation

Due to the generosity of Robert and Judy Ritter, Dows, Wright County Conservation has taken custody of a parcel of land that could benefit local wildlife and water quality for years to come.

 On December 14, the Ritters officially handed over the deed to the 25 acres in Vernon Township that will be called “Noah’s Refuge” for the wildlife that they hope will use it.

The Conservation department hopes that ducks, great blue herons, and other waterfowl will use the site. Deer have also been seen there. The area will be suitable for hunting and recreation.

Mr. Ritter was glad that the land will be able to provide wildlife habitat and also contribute to water quality once the marsh is established, due to the natural process of denitrification that takes place in wet ground. “Judy and I thought it was our duty to step up,” Ritter said. “We just wanted to give back some.”

For the full story, see the December 22 edition of the Monitor.