The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2007 National Wetlands Awards Program is rapidly approaching! Nomination forms are due January 16, 2007 (postmarked). The Awards Program honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation's wetlands. Take time to recognize exceptional individual achievement in wetlands conservation by submitting a nomination for a 2007 National Wetlands Award today. The 2007 Awards will be given in six categories: Education and Outreach; Science Research; Conservation and Restoration; Landowner Stewardship; State, Tribal, and Local Program Development; and Wetland Community Leader.
Program co-sponsors - the Environmental Law Institute, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, USDA Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA Fisheries, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Federal Highway Administration - believe that rewarding these efforts helps to ensure that future generations will have quality wetlands, biological diversity, and clean water. For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit www.nationalwetlandsawards.org or contact us at: National Wetlands Awards 2000 L St. NW Suite 620 Washington DC, 20036 Phone: (202) 939-3247 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** The Environmental Law Institute is an independent, non-profit research and educational organization based in Washington, DC. ELI serves the environmental profession in business, government, the private bar, public interest organizations, academia, and the press.
