Do You Know a Conservationist?
ERCA is seeking for nominees for Conservation Awards
As the number of
organizations and individuals committed to improving our local environment
continues to grow, so too does the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s desire
to recognize them. If you know of someone who has contributed to environmental
improvements in the past year, we want to hear about them! ERCA is
calling for nominations for its 2012 Conservation Awards. These awards
honour and recognize those in the community who have made outstanding
contributions towards improving our natural environment, and ultimately the
health and quality of life in the Essex Region.
There
is a critical need for local environmental protection and restoration. While
the United Nations has indicated that at a minimum, at least 12% of any region
must consist of natural areas, in the Essex Region, merely 8.5% of our local
landscape remains in its natural state. It is extremely important to
recognize and thank all those who make a tangible contribution toward achieving
this goal. The annual Awards will be presented to individuals and
organizations in three categories:
The Youth Award
recognizes a youth leader who has undertaken habitat or conservation projects
or activities and is a student in the elementary or secondary schools of our
region.
The Education Award for excellence in conservation education programs or projects
in schools, organizations, companies, youth groups, etc.
The Volunteer Award for outstanding effort in volunteering time and services for
conservation programs and projects.
The Environmental Achievement Award for programs or projects which have
enhanced the region’s environment. In addition to individuals and
organizations, municipalities can also be nominated for environmental
achievements.
To
submit a nomination, simply write a one page summary of the individual or
organizational accomplishments that merit the receipt of the award, or contact
ERCA to receive a nomination form. Please be sure to include the
category, name, address and phone number of the nominee, in addition to your own
name, address and telephone number. Nominations close on Friday, December
7, 2012. The awards, presented since 1992, will be presented at ERCA’s
Annual General Meeting in January 2013.
For
more information on any of these awards, please contact Danielle Breault
Stuebing at 519-776-5209 ext. 352. Nominations can be faxed to 519 776
8688, or e-mailed to dstuebing@erca.org.
Nominations
can also be submitted online or download a nomination form from our website at
erca.org on the About ERCA page and click on ‘Conservation Awards’.
The
Essex Region Conservation Authority is a community-based organization dedicated
to protecting, restoring and managing the natural resources of the Essex
Region.
by Richard Rosenthal
