To become a member of the Friends of Pool 9 please print and fill out the membership application below and mail it to:

Friends of Pool 9
P.O. Box 455
Lansing, IA 52151

Or:

Fill out the online application below.

To print a copy of the membership form click here

    Online Membership form

    Mission:
    To conserve the cultural and natural
    resources within Pool 9 of the Upper
    Mississippi River National Wildlife and
    Fish Refuge, and to foster wise public use
    and enjoyment of the Refuge and the
    Upper Mississippi River.
    Goals:
    Inform the public about the benefits of
    Pool 9 and the Upper Mississippi River
    National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.
    Provide opportunities for volunteers to
    help conserve the natural habitats found
    within Pool 9, and the wildlife and fish
    populations that depend upon those
    habitats.
    Support the Refuge’s public use and
    educational programs.
    Secure funding for projects and activities
    within Pool 9 of the Refuge.
    Inform elected officials about Refuge
    issues.
    Supporting Memberships
    Becoming a supporting member of the
    Friends of Pool 9 is a voluntary decision.
    Supporting memberships are provided for
    those individuals who wish to give
    financial support to the organization. All
    donations to the Friends of Pool 9" are
    tax exempt.
    • $25 Mayfly
    • $50 Willowcat
    • $75 River Rat
    • $100 Walleye
    • $250 Canvasback
    • $500 Eagle
    • $1000 Tundra Swan
    I acknowledge that I am participating in
    "Friends of Pool 9"(Friends) activities at
    my own risk, and that Friends has made no
    warranty or representation, expressed or
    implied, regarding the safety of
    conducting any activity. I expressly
    release and hold harmless Friends and
    their officers, directors, employees, and
    agents from and for any and all claims,
    demands, actions and causes of action
    whatsoever on account of any loss,
    damage or injury to person or to property
    suffered or incurred by me in connection
    with the activity or any aspect of it,
    including, but not limited to, any
    transportation arranged by, paid for, or
    provided by Friends of Pool 9.
    By signing below, I (we) acknowledge
    that I (we) have thoroughly read and
    understand this form and that the
    statements I (we) have made are true.