Time is running out to pay tribute to local environmental leaders who make our communities better places to live.
The 4th Annual Tri-Valley Conservation Awards Gala, to be held on April 18th at Rideau Valley Conservation in Manotick, recognizes and celebrates the voluntary work of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for our environment in the South Nation, Rideau Valley and Mississippi Valley watersheds. Past winning projects involved: tree planting; water conservation; agricultural, industrial and municipal projects that protect water quality; teaching kids about the value of stewardship, and many more.
This year’s awards will feature two significant changes. Most importantly, the date of the awards has been moved to April from October to better accommodate nominations from schools, colleges and universities. Secondly, a new Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award has been added for each watershed.
“The new date means the nomination deadline has been moved up as well,” says Lawrence Levere, Chair of the South Nation Board of Directors. "There are many groups, and many individuals in our watershed who make significant contributions to the environment. We urge our residents to nominate these groups and individuals, so they can be recognized for their efforts."
Nominations will be accepted until 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the following categories:
• Primary Schools (JK-grade 6)
• Intermediate/High School (grades 7-12)
• College/University
• Agriculture
• Community Groups
• Individuals/Family Groups
• Business
• Municipalities
• Lifetime Conservation Achievement in the Mississippi Valley (NEW)
• Lifetime Conservation Achievement in the Rideau Valley (NEW)
• Lifetime Conservation Achievement in the South Nation Valley (NEW).
Nomination forms are available online at www.nation.on.ca. You have the option of filling in and submitting the form online or downloading the form for submission by mail or fax.
The Tri-Valley area covers the watersheds of the South Nation, Mississippi and Rideau Rivers. This 12,000 square km area – stretching from Bon Echo Park in the west to Plantagenet in the east, is home to over 700,000 people who benefit from the voluntary environmental leadership of local businesses, communities, schools and families who work to sustain the health of our watersheds.
