Environmental leaders wanted

Edmonton, Alta., February 11, 2009 —2009 Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award. 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 Norman L. Kwong, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

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 Albertans 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 Alberta 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 Albertans.”

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 near an urban center. 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 our cities, towns and neighbourhoods, 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 Alberta wetlands, nominate them for the 2009 Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award. The nomination deadline for the award is April 20, 2009. Please download the nomination form (PDF, 27 KB) and criteria (PDF, 15 KB) for the Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award.

Wetlands provide essential habitat to approximately 600 wildlife species in Canada, including many of Canada's endangered species. These habitats also act as natural water filters, and serve to remove impurities from the water we drink and use every day.

For more information contact:

Anh Hoang, a_hoang@ducks.ca
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Tel : (403) 476-1879

Alberta

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