Heya folks...i'ts been a while! Many of you may not know the history of this group but about 7 years ago, myself, Vince, Nate, Adam, Dave and a couple others met at my house and formed the Southern Tier Reef Society. Formerly, we were all part of the Upstate Reef Society. Part of the rationale for forming our own group was to be able to conduct local projects and we set about building and maintaining a 180 gallon reef tank and an adjoining sea horse display at the Ross Park Zoo. We were able to do it very cheaply do to equipment, labor and livestock that were donated by us and others. It was a great team effort and the display was one of the most popular exhibits at the zoo and hopefully helped educate the public about the delicate beauty of tropical reef ecosystems. Sadly, I was just informed that the zoo is shutting down that display. There have been numerous administrative changes and budget cuts so it is very understandable. Reef displays as you all know are labor and capital intensive. Further, I have been less available since during the last year i had to relocate and rebuild my psychology clinic due to last years flood, my wife ran for Broome County legislature, I published and am now trying to promote a new book and blog (check out www.mindfulexposurebook.com) .
So it is a bit sad to see it go but seven years is a good run! Thanks to all that helped out. It was (ususally) a lot of fun. Its great to see that STRS lives on. I hope to drop in from time to time.
So it is a bit sad to see it go but seven years is a good run! Thanks to all that helped out. It was (ususally) a lot of fun. Its great to see that STRS lives on. I hope to drop in from time to time.
