Nominations Accepted for 2008 Friend of the Lehigh River Award
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Nominations are now being accepted for the Friend of the Lehigh River Award given annually by Wildlands Conservancy in acknowledgement of individuals, groups, organizations, businesses, institutions, governmental bodies, and others who deserve to be recognized for their commitment to preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing the Lehigh River and the Lehigh River valley.

The deadline for nominations is May 2.

“This award recognizes those individuals or organizations that make stewardship of the Lehigh River a top priority. The award winners are dedicated not only to maintaining the beauty of the river, but understand the importance of this natural resource for the present and future generations,” said Christopher Kocher, president of Wildlands Conservancy.

Nominations can be submitted by a one-page summary of the nominee’s accomplishments and justification for receiving the award. Contact information of the nominee and the group or individual making the nomination should be included.

This year’s award winners will be announced during the 12th Annual Lehigh River Sojourn, being held June 20 – June 25. A small reception will be held on June 23 at the Triboro Sportmans Club.

Send nominations to Friend of the Lehigh River Award Nomination Committee, c/o Wildlands Conservancy, 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049.


3/21/2008

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