Pete McClain

[JerseyGenesis]

I found this article about the late Pete McClain and thought I'd share it. We are deeply indebted to Pete for his great work, in particular, his work to restore the Osprey population after their decline from DDT. I had the opportunity to meet Pete once and found him to be an extremely nice and humble person.

Tim


http://www.app.com/story/news/local...29/mclain-barnegat-bay-ocean-county/14817305/

 

[46er]

Pete in his element; Barnegat Bay working with interns tagging Osprey chicks.

 

[GermanG]

I consider myself very lucky to have known Pete for over 15 years. He was one of those people who accomplished so much during their lives, yet were so modest, that you continue to learn more of what they've gotten done long after they are gone. Pete leaves a hole that no one person will be able to fill. Hopefully the many individuals he inspired can do so together.

 

[JerseyGenesis]

Great picture of Pete 46er

 

[46er]

Great picture of Pete 46er

Thanks, I have many more taken during 'adventures' with Pete and his constant companion Monty.

Another article from yesterdays Patch. Not too many folks know that Pete was instrumental in acquiring many folks playground, the Wharton tract, from the family back in 1954, as well as many of the states WMA's. He had a way of talking folks into things, like the time he talked me into helping him get his aging RV home from Cape May. He was the definition of the term conservationist, he abhorred being referred to as an environmentalist and quickly set the record straight when identified as such

http://patch.com/new-jersey/berkeley/remembering-barnegat-bay-legend#.VAG9g00g_X5