November 13, 2019

Call for Wetlands Heroes Includes Business Leader Category

Nominate your wetlands hero today for their vital contributions

The Environmental Law Institute’s (ELI) National Wetlands Awards includes an exciting new “Business Leader” category. Get those nominations ready though because the December 20, 2019 deadline will be here before you know it.

You’ve heard NEBA praise ELI for their tireless work on environmental justice. Naturally that appreciation extends to ELI’s National Wetlands Awards.  The awards program, now in its 30th year, recognizes exemplary effort and innovation by individuals working to improve wetlands in the U.S.

This annual contest acknowledges the outstanding efforts of a wide range of avid professionals, volunteers, and non-federal government employees by recognizing individuals for their efforts in the following categories:

  • Conservation & Restoration
  • Education & Outreach
  • Landowner Stewardship
  • Science Research
  • State, Tribal, and Local Program Development
  • Wetlands Community Leader
  • NEW! Wetland Business Leader

Please submit your nominations here by December 20th, 2019, so that ELI can acknowledge the extraordinary achievements of those working to protect and restore our constantly-threatened wetlands.

For more about the nomination process, contact ELI 202-939-3806 or visit http://elinwa.org/nominations.

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