Riverkeeper receives state award

Riverkeeper receives state award



From Staff
Publication Date: 07/01/09

St. Johns Riverkeeper has received the 2009 Water Conservationist of the Year award from the Florida Wildlife Federation.

The Florida Wildlife Federation's annual selection of conservation award winners is one of the oldest in the state. Award winners are chosen from nominations made to the federation's board of directors based on their accomplishments on behalf of Florida's fish, wildlife and native habitats.

The presentation was made at the federation's 72nd Annual Conservation Awards Banquet and Benefit held June 20 at Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.

"This award is an important recognition of our organization, our loyal supporters, and our hard work to restore the health of the St. Johns River," said Jimmy Orth, executive director of St. Johns Riverkeeper. "We are honored to receive such a prestigious award and to be recognized by such a venerable conservation organization as the Florida Wildlife Federation."

Neil Armingeon, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, said, "The statewide recognition provided by the Florida Wildlife Federation award will help St. Johns Riverkeeper reach many more concerned citizens who share a common interest in protecting Florida's precious water resources."

St. Johns Riverkeeper is a membership-based organization established in 2000 as an "independent voice for the river."

For information, go to www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org.

For information about Florida Wildlife Federation, go to www.fwfonline.org.

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