National Wetlands Awards Archive

State, Tribal, And Local Program Development
Mr. Dorney, an employee of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has been the visionary and driving force behind the development of North Carolina’s wetland and stream protection programs since 1990. (Raleigh, North Carolina)
State, Tribal, And Local Program Development
Lynda A. Saul’s passion for wetlands and wild places began as a child exploring ponds and local creeks in southern Ohio. (Helena, Montana)
State, Tribal, And Local Program Development
Mr. Francisco J. Abarca received a BS in aquatic ecology and zoology from the National University of Mexico in Mexico City. (Phoenix, Arizona)
State, Tribal, And Local Program Development
Mr. Tom Foti’s three-decade career has had a great impact on the wetlands of Arkansas. (Little Rock, Arkansas)
State, Tribal, And Local Program Development
Peg Bostwick became Michigan’s section 404 program coordinator in 1989 and has shaped the state’s wetland policy and programs for the past 15 years. (Lansing, Michigan)
State, Tribal, And Local Program Development
Ron Brockmeyer, coastal wetland program manager for St. Johns River Water Management District, has led efforts with federal, state, and local partners over the past 18 years to rehabilitate more than 20,000 acres of severely impacted coastal wetlands. (Palatka, Florida)