Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) is inviting the public to nominate a person, farm, business, or group for its annual Conservationist of the Year Award. This year’s award will be especially meaningful, as it will be presented during ABCA’s 80th anniversary year.
The Conservationist of the Year Award has been given each year since 1984 to recognize outstanding achievements in conservation and environmental stewardship. Past winners have included local residents, farmers, community organizations, service clubs, companies, nature groups, and municipalities.
ABCA is accepting nominations until February 15th. Anyone who lives in the ABCA area or has completed conservation work in the region is eligible. Current ABCA staff and board members are not eligible. Nomination forms are available on ABCA’s website at abca.ca
under the Conservation Award page.
The award recognizes individuals or groups who have shown long-term conservation efforts with lasting benefits for nature and the community. Examples of eligible work include improving water quality, conservation farming, reforestation, creating wildlife and fish habitat, providing conservation education, and raising awareness about soil, water, and habitat protection.
