National Wetlands Awards Archive
Land Stewardship And Development
When Mike McNeil heads out to check his cattle on a March day, he’s likely to see amongst his grazing animals some of the 20-30,000 sandhill cranes and perhaps even rare whooping cranes that visit his ranch during their northerly migration. (Monte Vista, California)
Land Stewardship And Development
After a rainy night in 1976, Ken Brunswick awoke one April morning and saw hundreds of acres of his dairy farm flooded. (Geneva, Indiana)
Science Research
Dr. James G. Gosselink has been a leader in wetland ecology for more than 40 years as a scientist and scholar and as a communicator of science. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Volunteer Leadership
In a successful organization such as Oxbow, Incorporated, a group of dedicated, hard-working people generally form its core. (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Outstanding Program Development
Shannon Estenoz’s roots in the mangrove-rimmed wetlands of South Florida run deep. (Hollywood, Florida)
Outstanding Program Development
Ernie Barnett is the director of Ecosystem Projects with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. (Tallahassee, Florida)
Science Research
Ruth Patrick has been a leader in wetland research for more than 60 years. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Education And Outreach
Linda Beyt discovered a passion for wetland education and began a journey that has made her an educational leader, research partner, and instructor of university faculty. (Lafayette, Louisiana)
Land Stewardship And Development
Raymond Beck, a retired city employee, has dedicated and managed his 60-acres of land for wildlife for more than 30 years. (Marlow, Oklahoma)
Volunteer Leadership
When Jean Harris and Roma Armbrust call a meeting to discuss preservation of Ormond Beach, environmentalists, property owners, and officials from all branches of government flock to the table. (Ventura and Oxnard, California)