Call for Nominations for Severn Sound Environmental Association’s 2019 Environmental Awards

Do you know an environmental champion in Severn Sound? Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) is now accepting nominations for the following awards:

SSEA’s 2019 Bob Whittam Award

In 2000 the Severn Sound Bob Whittam Environmental Award was started to honour Bob Whittam, a biologist and an avid naturalist who is well known in the Severn Sound area, by recognizing those individuals or groups who are dedicated and truly interested in improving the Severn Sound ecosystem.

SSEA Source Water Protection Award

This award is presented to an individual landowner or groups who have assisted in the promotion of source water protection or have developed and are implementing exemplary source water protection programs in the Severn Sound Source Protection Area.

Severn Sound Environmental Stewardship Award

This award recognizes an individual or group for their meaningful achievements in the restoration and protection of the Severn Sound area.

Severn Sound Student Environmental Award

SSEA Student Environmental Award recognizes outstanding students in the Severn Sound area that have displayed a passion for the environment demonstrating a keen interest in nature, conservation, stewardship and sustainability. These awards are received by students who have aligned their environmental beliefs with their actions at school and at home.

To nominate a group or an individual who has made and/or continues to make an important contribution to the Severn Sound ecosystem, please contact the SSEA office for a nomination form or visit their website at severnsound.ca. The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2019.

For more information, please contact SSEA at 705-534-7283 or by email at sseainfo@severnsound.ca.

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