Applications are now accepted for the 2011 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence. Applications due January 5, 2011. You may nominate your organization or another organization or individual.
For more information go to the website:
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/ead/gap/index.htm.
Awards categories:
Pollution Prevention - Projects that reduce or eliminate the generation of
pollutants and wastes at the source.
Resource Conservation - Projects that conserve resources and protect the
environment by minimizing resource consumption by applying the strategies of
reduced consumption, reuse, recycling, and energy efficiency.
Earth Stewardship and Resource Protection - Projects with measurable and
direct benefits to air, soil or water resources protecting ecosystems
including those of fish, wildlife and human communities.
Land Use and Land Use Planning - Projects that preserve or conserve land to
create ecological and environmental benefits or that advance smart growth
alternatives.
Environmental Justice and Sustainability - Projects that achieve greater
environmental and economic justice, and help Vermonters to meet the needs of
the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.
Education and Outreach - Projects that inform and educate others about
environmentally responsible practices or that empower citizens to enhance
the quality of the environment for local, regional or global communities.
Youth Environmental Citizenship Award - Projects accomplished by a young
person or group (21 years or younger) that achieve significant positive
environmental outcomes.
Source: VT ANR / Department of Environmental Conservation
103 South Main St., The Cannery
Waterbury, Vermont 05671-4911
802-241-3487
[email protected]
Applications are now accepted for the 2011 Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence
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