National Wetlands Awards supporters,
The 2009, 20th Anniversary, National Wetlands Awards ceremony is just one week away! We hope to have a great audience this year to help us celebrate 20 years of honoring leaders in wetland conservation. Please help us get the word out by encouraging your colleagues and contacts to attend! May 12, 2009 6:00-8:00 pm Cannon House Office Building Caucus Room Washington, D.C. Keynote Address Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) Please RSVP to ELI, acceptances only, by providing your name, affiliation, and phone number to [email protected] or (202) 939-3842 Please join the Environmental Law Institute in honoring the 2009 National Wetlands Awards recipients. Administered by ELI and supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, NOAA Fisheries, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Awards Program recognizes individuals who have shown extraordinary commitment to wetland conservation and restoration. 2009 Award Recipients Conservation and Restoration Peter Bahls Education and Outreach Susan Vincent Landowner Stewardship Richard Thieriot Science Research Carol Johnston State, Tribal, and Local Program Development Richard Gitar Wetland Community Leader Melissa Samet 2009 Sustained Contributions Award In recognition of his ongoing efforts & the 20th Anniversary of the Awards Ken Brunswick Honorary Congressional Co-sponsors Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA) Representative Fred Upton (D-MI) Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
