The Hubbard Brook Scientific Coordinating Committee is delighted to report that a long-time friend will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $50,000 by July 1st, toward full ownership of our shoreline property at Mirror Lake. This campaign is in honor of Gene and Phyllis Likens and, as members of the Hubbard Brook community, we invite you to unlock these much-needed funds.  

Each year, scientist housing at Mirror Lake accommodates more than 100 researchers, technicians, and students who live and work communally as participants in the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study. If you’ve spent time at Hubbard Brook, you know how essential these facilities are to the collaborative spirit that makes our work so special. 

In 2004, to protect the land and the lake from high-density condominium development, the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation raised $3.135 million in emergency loans and philanthropy to purchase the 19-acre shoreline property. The undeveloped portion was transferred to our partners at the U.S. Forest Service, and existing cottages were converted into research housing, laboratory space, and scientist storage. Mirror Lake is among the most studied freshwater ecosystems in the world and a cornerstone of Dr. Gene E. Likens' seminal theories about air-land-water interactions. Enhanced fundraising efforts led by Dr. Likens over the past 2 years have reduced the remaining property loan to $153,000. If successful, our current campaign will go a long way toward achieving full ownership. Participation from 100% of our community would make a bold statement of support for Hubbard Brook. As investigators from more than 25 institutions across the country, we know that our work is amplified through research partnerships that begin at Hubbard Brook. The Forest and facilities provide the common ground that brings us together. We ask you today to invest in a resource that facilitates cooperative science at Hubbard Brook.  

Although any amount will be terrific, please consider a substantial gift of $250, $500, $1,000, or more. Make your gift online today by clicking the link below, or mail a check to the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation with “Mirror Lake” in the memo line.

Yours truly,

John Battles,   Lynn Christenson,   Ivan Fernandez,

Melany Fisk,   Anthea Lavallee,   Gary Lovett,  Pam Templer 

PS.  Let’s plan to toast the successful challenge together this July at our annual Cooperators’ Meeting!

Hubbard Brook Research Foundation

32 Pleasant Street

Woodstock, VT 05091

(802) 432-1042