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2020 National Wetlands Awards Cermony

This year's NWAs will be held on May 13, 2020 from 6-9pm at the USDA Whitten Building.

Be on the lookout for registration information!

Minnesota Water Resources Conference

Immerse yourself in innovative, practical, and applied water resource engineering solutions, management techniques, and current research about Minnesota’s water resources. The Minnesota Water Resources Conference will be held October 15−16, 2019 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Register here: https://ccaps.umn.edu/minnesota-water-resources-conference.

Building Wetland Program Capacity in an Everchanging Environment

Join the ASWM’s Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting on April 7-9, 2020 at the National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV. The purpose of this annual meeting is to support state and tribal wetland program managers and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year. More information at ASWM's state wetland programs page here: https://www.aswm.org/wetland-programs/state-wetland-programs/10209-2020-state-meeting.

Delaware Wetlands Conference

Join more than 320 wetland enthusiasts, experts, and students from the Mid-Atlantic region as they gather in Wilmington, DE on January 29th and 30th, 2020 for the 9th biennial Delaware Wetlands Conference. Register, submit an abtract, or view the conference program here: http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/Admin

/DelawareWetlands/Pages/Delaware-Wetlands-Conference.aspx.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS:

NEW! (1) Youth Leadership: This award is given to a wetlands champion, under the age of 21, whose work demonstrates a strong dedication to protecting wetlands. The nominee must be age 21 or under at the time of nomination.

(2) Scientific Research: This award is presented to an academic, consultant, or individual engaged in forward-thinking scientific research on wetland ecosystems.

(3) Promoting Awareness: This award is presented to an educator, volunteer, NGO staffer, or other individual whose direct activities inspire others to engage in wetlands protection and provide them with the tools to do so, through knowledge sharing, outreach or advocacy.

(4) Local Stewardship: This award is presented to a landowner, community member, local NGO staffer, or local government official, or other individual who voluntarily helps restore, protect, or minimize impacts to their local wetlands through actions taken either on their own property or on wetlands owned by others .

(5) Wetlands Program Development: This award is given to a state, local, or tribal authority who has developed and administered an outstanding wetland program.

(6) Business Leadership: This award is given to an individual who, through the course of their work in the private sector, has made substantial contributions to wetland sustainability as part of a corporate responsibility initiative or through their business.

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