Wetlands are vitally important for waterfowl throughout the year from Canada to Mexico, which is one reason Ducks Unlimited focuses so heavily on myriad conservation efforts to preserve and protect these areas. (Photo: Ducks Unlimited)
Five people including U.S. Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas along with Metroparks Toledo have been honored with the 2019 Ducks Unlimited Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards.
Ducks Unlimited announced the winners during the 84th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Denver. The awards were presented in six categories and recognized individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and restoration of North America’s wetlands and waterfowl.
This year's winners:
— Senior Federal Official: U.S. Sen. John Boozman, Arkansas.
— Federal Agency Employee: Sarah Mott, former Division Chief for the Division of Bird Habitat Conservation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
— State/Provincial Employee: David Morrison, former waterfowl biologist for Louisiana and Waterfowl Program Leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
— Research /Technical: Dr. G. Scott Boomer, biologist with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
— Local/Private Conservation: Metroparks Toledo of Toledo, Ohio.
— Communications: Jim Ronquest, producer of RNT-V and outdoor media personality.
“Every year dedicated conservation professionals are nominated for these awards. Nominees and those selected for recognition represent how people with a shared passion can achieve great things for wetlands and waterfowl conservation,” Ducks Unlimited Chief Conservation Officer Nick Wiley said. “Ducks Unlimited is pleased to recognize these efforts that serve as an inspiration for others to follow. Conservation requires teamwork and only by working together can we achieve effective and lasting success.”
To read more about the individual winners, visit www.ducks.org/wetlandawards.
— Information provided by Ducks Unlimited.
