Chris Rimmer, a renowned wildlife conservationist and ornithologist, has been named this year's recipient of the Sally Laughlin Award for the Conservation of Endangered and Threatened Species by the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
The award, selected each year by the ANR secretary based on recommendations from Vermont’s Endangered Species Committee, recognizes a person who has shown leadership in advancing knowledge, understanding and conservation of endangered and threatened species and their habitats in Vermont.
“Not only has Chris’ work helped sustain rare and endangered species in Vermont and beyond,” said ANR Secretary Julie Moore, “but he has established and supported major conservation projects to the benefit of Vermont’s environment through a combination of ecological research and community engagement.”
Rimmer has held leadership positions at several prominent conservation organizations, including the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, where he serves as executive director emeritus, and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont and holds a master's degree in ecology and behavioral biology from the University of Minnesota.