NEWS RELEASE
USDA Forest Service
Alaska Region
Ray Massey W 907.586.7876
rmassey@xxxxxxxxx C 907.209.2094
October 18, 2010
USDA Forest Service Honors Sitka Conservation Society with National Wilderness Award
Juneau, Alaska– The USDA Forest Service recently recognized the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of six individuals and four groups regarding their stewardship of National Forest System wilderness and wild and scenic rivers. The Sitka Conservation Society was awarded the Bob Marshall Award for Group Champion of Wilderness Stewardship.
"The exceptional efforts and leadership of these dedicated employees and colleagues will allow us to continue our legacy of quality wilderness management and the protection of wild and scenic rivers," said Tom Tidwell, the Chief of the Forest Service. "Their work will help ensure an enduring wilderness resource for future generations."
The 2010 National Wilderness Awards recognize accomplishments in the fields of education, research and leadership to keep Forest Service wilderness areas in their natural, wild state.
For more information on the Sitka Conservation Society’s award, visit their Web site at:
http://alaskaconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Bob-Marshall-Award-Breifing-Sheet-Final.pdf
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