Take time now to recognize and nominate deserving wetland leaders this
New Year. The deadline for nomination forms for the 2003 National
Wetlands Awards is January 10, 2003 (postmarked).

Each year the environmental community comes together to honor
individuals who have dedicated their time and energy to protecting our
nation's precious wetlands. The National Wetlands Awards Program honors
individuals from across the country who have demonstrated extraordinary
effort, innovation, and excellence through programs or projects at the
regional, state, or local level.

Program co-sponsors - the Environmental Law Institute, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Natural
Resources Conservation Service - believe that rewarding these efforts
helps ensure that future generations will have quality wetlands,
biological diversity, and clean water. Awards are given for the
following categories: Education/Outreach, Science Research, Volunteer
Leadership, Land Stewardship and Development, and Outstanding Wetlands
Program Development.

To download the nomination form, please visit our website at
http://www.eli.org/nwa/nwaprogram.htm. For more information about the
National Wetlands Awards Program, please e-mail wetlandsawards@eli.org,
or contact Erica Pencak at 202-939-3822.

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