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Call for nominations for the new
Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Award to
recognize wetland conservation 
Amherst, N.S., November 25, 2003—The newly created Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Award recognizes individuals and groups who strive to preserve and protect Nova Scotia's wetlands.
Announced on July 4th, by Her Honour the Honourable Myra A. Freeman, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Mel Belich, president of Ducks Unlimited Canada, the award will recognize those who have taken leadership roles in promoting the public awareness of wetland conservation in Nova Scotia.
“ 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.”
Sponsored and administered by Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Lieutenant Governor’s Greenwing Award will be given annually to an individual, company or organization who demonstrates leadership in a project or activity that has contributed to the public awareness of conserving wetlands in Nova Scotia; or, who demonstrates leadership in an education project or activity, which increases the public’s understanding of the value of wetland ecosystems and their benefit to waterfowl, wildlife and people; or, to recognize individuals and groups demonstrating outstanding volunteer service to assist an organization or community-based program or project which benefits Nova Scotia’s wetland conservation.
The name of the individual, company or organization must be forwarded by mail to Ducks Unlimited Canada, P.O. Box 430, 64 Highway 6, Amherst, N.S., B4H 3Z5. Nominations can also be faxed to 902-667-0916 or e-mailed to du_amherst@ducks.ca. The nomination deadline for the award is Feb 27, 2004.
“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 serve to remove impurities from the water used in homes.
