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Dec
11
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
12/11/08 ODNR awarded its highest honor to four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the protection and enjoyment of the state's natural resources. The agency also presented its annual Cardinal Award for conservation achievement.
Four Ohioans Receive Ohio’s Top Conservation Honor
Four others recognized for promoting conservation
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) today awarded its highest honor to four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the protection and enjoyment of the state's natural resources. Inducted into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame were Helen Black of Cincinnati, the late Judge Guy B. Findley of Elyria, Tim Gerber of Worthington and Dean Sheldon Jr. of Greenwich.
The agency also presented its annual Cardinal Award for conservation achievement to Doug Adams of Camden, D’Arcy Egan of Marblehead, Larry Rosche of Kent and Tom Stockdale of Columbus.
ODNR Director Sean D. Logan presented the awards during a ceremony at the agency’s Fountain Square Complex in Columbus.
The Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame was established by ODNR in 1966. To date, 145 individuals have been accorded the honor, which recognizes a lifetime devoted to the preservation, protection and wise management of Ohio's natural resources. Previous Hall of Fame honorees include the legendary Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), Ohio-born explorer John Wesley Powell, botanist Lucy Braun and conservationist/novelist Louis Bromfield.
The ODNR Cardinal Award honors individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional awareness and concern for ideals reflected in the department’s mission statement: to ensure a balance between the wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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For further information, contact:
Jason Fallon, ODNR Communications
614. 265. 6842
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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