CREF received a very generous donation from Noel and Judy Lyons, from McGill Compost, in support of the work the Foundation does for the compost industry. This is a three-year gift that will allow CREF to both grow its current projects and develop new ones. What makes this donation even more meaningful is that the 2023 donation is in memory of Lynn McCracken Lucas. Lynn was the first hired McGill employee back in 1991. Throughout her career, she worked tirelessly to promote composting from behind the scenes. Lynn also had a major role in the development of McGill facilities. She worked for McGill for 25 years. The CREF Board of Trustees and staff would like to thank Noel and Judy Lyons for their generous gift to the Foundation.