2009 NATIONAL WETLANDS AWARDS: Celebrating 20 Years of Outstanding Contributions to Wetlands Conservation Nomination forms for the 2009 National Wetlands Awards are now available. For 20 years, this program has honored individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation's wetlands. Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary by nominating someone you know for this prestigious award. Visit www.nationalwetlandsawards.org and submit your nomination by December 15, 2008. The National Wetlands Awards Program recognizes extraordinary individual achievement in six categories: Education and Outreach; Science Research; Conservation and Restoration; Landowner Stewardship; State, Tribal, and Local Program Development; and Wetland Community Leader. The winners in each category will be honored in a ceremony on Capitol Hill in May 2009. The awards are administered by the Environmental Law Institute, and supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Highway Administration, NOAA Fisheries, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and USDA Forest Service. For more information, profiles of past awardees, or a nomination form, visit www.nationalwetlandsawards.org or contact us at: National Wetlands Awards 2000 L Street NW, Suite 620 Washington DC, 20036 Phone: (202) 939-3862 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
