We ask for your support to continue the CFRE tradition of fostering excellence in education, science, and community service.
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FAQ
Will CFRE be doing another "fund-a-fish" campaign?
Unfortunately, CFRE will not be offering another “fund-a-fish” campaign. However, we do have plans to create another fundraising campaign, so stay tuned!
What rooms are available for naming rights?
The Discovery Lab – The gift level is $500,000
I donโt have much to give; are there any other ways to support CFRE and its mission?
Absolutely! Visit us at CFRE’s Great Lakes Discovery Center where you can donate using cash or a card to our donation kiosk. You can also support us by purchasing CFRE merchandise, which is also available at the Great Lakes Discovery Center and online.
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Where We Are Today
The new $13.2 million CFRE building, officially opened in December 2021, stands out as a significant attraction on the St. Marys River. The facility is fulfilling its core mission of conducting public outreach, housing a K-12 discovery room, providing office space for university researchers and partners, and furnishing research labs that are geared toward fish culture and management, emerging contaminants, and invasive species.