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Ducks Unlimited Canada seeks wetland leaders 
Charlottetown, PE, March 19, 2009 —When it comes to what is on people’s minds these days, the environment is close to the top of the list. Wetlands play an important role in a healthy environment from providing habitat and breeding ground for the continent’s waterfowl population to helping filter the water we drink. There are many Islanders who recognize the value of wetlands and are working to conserve them. So who are these people? That’s what Ducks Unlimited Canada wants to find out.
“Ducks Unlimited Canada knows there are many people in PEI that work tirelessly to conserve our wetlands,” says Neil Downey, president of Ducks Unlimited Canada. “We want to thank these dedicated people and showcase their efforts to all Islanders.
” You can call them the stewards of the land or the unsung heroes of the earth. It could be the farmer who manages his land to enhance livestock and wildlife productivity, the environmental group that works together to restore a wetland, or a youth group that works to clean up a wetland area. Maybe it’s the company that chooses to conserve wetlands in their operating areas or the volunteer who plans events to bring awareness of wetland values to the community. These are people in this province who are making a difference in wetlands conservation.
If you know a person or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to protect and preserve PEI’s wetlands, nominate them for the 2009 Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award. The nomination deadline is April 15, 2009. Please download the nomination form and criteria.
This award recognizes those who have demonstrated leadership in a project or activity that has contributed to the public awareness of conserving wetlands for the benefit of waterfowl, wildlife, and people. The award is sponsored by Ducks Unlimited Canada and presented by the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
For more information contact:
Kelly MacDonald k_macdonald@ducks.ca
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Phone: (902) 667-8726 ext. 226
