| Washington Chapterof The Wildlife Society |
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Chapter Award: Bruce Thompson – 2020 Mike Hall – 2017 Leadership in Conservation Award: Mel Walters - 2022 Paul Dahmer - 2022 Greg Green – 2020 Dyanna Lambourn – 2020 John Calambokidis – 2019 Chris Loggers – 2018 John Fleckenstein – 2018 Jim Bottorff – 2013 Conservation Award: William Ritchie - 2022 Scott Pearson - 2022 Jim Watson – 2020 Rachel Maggi – 2018 Betsy Howell – 2014 Outreach Award: Jeff Hogan – 2020 Port Blakely Tree Farms, LP — 2015 Foresight Award: Leland Brown, Chris Parrish, and Mick Cope - 2022 Michael Schroeder – 2020 Frithiof Teal Waterstrat – 2018 | W.H. Lawrence Special Achievement Award: Molly Alves - 2022 Scott Gremel – 2020 Rich Harris – 2017 Elizabeth Roderick – 2014 Ken Berg – 2013 Partnership Award: Cheryl Bartlett and Karen Holtrop - 2022 Safari Club International and Yakama Indian Nation – 2020 Matt Blankenship – 2020 Ted Thomas – 2017 Eyes in the Woods Program – 2016 Stewardship Award: WDFW Forest Health Team - 2022 Joint Base Lewis-McChord – 2020 PacifiCorp – 2018  | Submit a Nomination!
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Award Categories:- Click the arrow for full descriptions W.H. Lawrence Special Achievement AwardOutstanding accomplishment by a person or organization for a specific task or project that has contributed significantly to wildlife conservation in Washington. Mr. Lawrence was the first president of WA-TWS. Leadership in Conservation AwardA person or organization that has made sustained and significant contributions over many years to wildlife conservation. Conservation AwardOutstanding accomplishment (program or project) by a person or organization for significant contributions to wildlife conservation, including efforts involving outstanding initiative, innovation, and personal risk of failure. Stewardship AwardOutstanding accomplishment (program or project) by a person or organization for significant management of property for the conservation of wildlife. Partnership AwardOutstanding accomplishment by a person or organization for working with and establishing partnerships that otherwise would not have existed or functioned as well without their initiative, and which has resulted in significant advancement of wildlife conservation. Outreach AwardOutstanding accomplishment by a person or organization for outstanding efforts in providing educational opportunity to school children, user groups, or the general public related to wildlife conservation, including wildlife biology, habitat, threats, and wildlife-management principles. Foresight AwardOutstanding contribution by a person or organization for outstanding foresight and efforts to address conservation of species and/or habitat in a timely manner. For instance, endangered or threatened species listing decisions and conservation can be aided by information collected and efforts initiated prior to the when the urgency is well understood or publicized. This includes initiating monitoring, research, or enhancement projects prior to a species reaching levels or legal status where such actions are necessary. Chapter AwardAwarded to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the support and growth of the Washington Chapter of The Wildlife Society. Terms and Definitions“Wildlife Conservation” is defined as: Conservation of wildlife populations, wildlife habitats, and natural-resource values that support wildlife and their habitats. “Wildlife” includes all mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and plants that compose the native biodiversity of the region. It can also include management of introduced or non-native species when the result is beneficial to native wildlife and habitats. “Conservation” includes research; science-based evaluation, assessment, and planning; inventory; monitoring; management; law enforcement; furthering the understanding of the principles of ecology and wildlife management; and advocating sound wildlife stewardship. “Management” includes actions to maintain or enhance habitats, populations, or natural processes affecting populations and habitats, as well as the responsible control of individuals or populations of wildlife or addressing invasive species. |
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