We hope to work with lighthouse preservationists and engineering experts to immediately protect the base from further erosion and wave action and preserve the integrity of the lighthouse structure itself. Lighthouse preservation is an international effort, with groups such as ours throughout the world. We plan on utilizing their aid in seeking funds available through federal grants, historical grants, and corporate and citizen funding. Our early objective is to raise money to immediately work on protecting the base. This will also include studies and work to stop further decay of the ironwork and brickwork in the structure itself.
Public awareness is extremely important to our group.
Save The Light seeks to preserve this historic structure as a publicly owned scenic site. We plan to work with local agencies and municipalities in creating an all weather educational exhibit and historical marker, within the view of the lighthouse, where everyone can learn about and appreciate this amazing symbol of our maritime heritage. We have a membership drive to coordinate with fundraising which includes donor recognition, a newsletter and a web site. Our first effort to gauge the public's interest was a petition drive. The response was overwhelming.