Greenwing Award to Recognize Nova Scotia Wetland Advocates
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR--Greenwing Award to Recognize Nova Scotia Wetland Advocates
A newly created award will recognize individuals and groups who aim to preserve and protect Nova Scotia's wetlands.
The Lieutenant-Governor's Greenwing Award was announced today, July 4, by Lt.-Gov. Myra Freeman and Mel Belich, president of Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited, the award will recognize those who have taken leadership roles in promoting public awareness of conserving wetlands and associated habitats in Nova Scotia for the benefit of waterfowl, wildlife and people.
"Nova Scotians have long recognized the value that wetlands contribute to our quality of life," said the lieutenant-governor. "I am pleased to create this award recognizing those who champion the conservation of the province's wetland habitats."
Awarded annually, the Greenwing Award will be presented to an individual, company or organization demonstrating leadership in a project or activity that has contributed to the public awareness of conserving wetlands. The award can also recognize individuals and groups demonstrating outstanding volunteer service in assisting organizations that benefit wetland conservation.
The name of the individual, company or organization must be forwarded by mail to Ducks Unlimited Canada, P.O. Box 430, Amherst, N.S., B4H 3Z5. Nominations can also be faxed to 902-667-0916 or e-mailed to <[email protected]> . The nomination deadline for the award is Dec. 31.
"Ducks Unlimited Canada is truly honoured to be partnering with the lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia," said Mr. Belich. "We are pleased that this award will recognize those who are actively securing a healthy environment for future generations of people and wildlife."
Wetlands provide essential habitat to more than 400 wildlife species in Canada including many of Canada's endangered species. These habitats, natural water filters, also help remove impurities from the water used in homes.
Further information concerning the nomination guidelines can be found at www.ducks.ca/news/prov2003/030702a.html or by calling Ducks Unlimited's Amherst office at 902-667-8726.