Do you know someone who conducts work in an active PARC region(s) <http://parcplace.org/parcplace/locate.html> and *exemplifies extraordinary commitment to amphibian and reptile conservation*? If so, now is your chance to nominate that individual for the Alison Haskell Award for Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation!
Alison was PARC’s first Federal Coordinator. Her life was tragically shortened due to ovarian cancer, but PARC aims to keep her memory alive through this annual award. Click here <http://parcplace.org/parcplace/news-a-events/haskell-award.html> to read more about Alison, the award, and how to submit nominations. Nominations are due *Friday, October 16*. *Recipients receive $1,000 and an engraved, commemorative plaque! * Please spread the word! We look forward to your nominations, PARC Administrators -- Jen Williams, Ph.D. Federal Agencies Coordinator for Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) 1201 Oakridge Dr., Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: 352-568-5903 (cell) or 970-267-2159 Fax: 970-225-3585 *"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa* The mission of PARC is to conserve amphibians, reptiles and their habitats as integral parts of our ecosystem and culture through proactive and coordinated public-private partnerships. To learn more, visit parcplace.org
