WASHINGTON, D.C. – JULY 7TH, 2023
Within the coronary heart of Ohio, a labor of affection is unfolding as Buddies of Ottawa Nationwide Wildlife Refuge (FONWR) in Oak Harbor, Ohio, seamlessly connects conservation and the area people. Their unwavering dedication and enthusiasm have earned them the esteemed Molly Krival Award – Buddies Group of the Yr for the 2023 Wildlife Refuge Awards, introduced by the Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation (Refuge Affiliation).
Named in honor of the late Molly Krival, a trailblazer within the Refuge Buddies Group motion, this award acknowledges the distinctive contributions of devoted volunteers in Buddies organizations, who present indispensable companies to the Nationwide Wildlife Refuge System. The Refuge Affiliation’s 2023 Wildlife Refuge Awards ceremony and dinner will happen on September twenty sixth at 5:30 pm on the iconic Mayflower Lodge in Washington, D.C., and media protection of the occasion is inspired.
Amongst their notable accomplishments are:
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Collaborating with Companions for Fish and Wildlife and distributors to deal with 846 acres for invasive species on non-public lands.
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Organizing an environmental training instructor’s workshop, made potential by an Ohio Environmental Schooling Fund grant.
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Supporting the Fowl Pleasant Facility undertaking by means of volunteer efforts and the acquisition of interpretive shows, which assist stop chicken strikes and educate guests on efficient measures to stop such incidents.
Buddies of Ottawa Nationwide Wildlife Refuge‘s outstanding achievements and their dedication to constructing a harmonious bond between conservation and the area people make them deserving recipients of this prestigious award. Let’s have a good time their excellent efforts on the Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation’s 2023 Wildlife Refuge Awards, honoring their invaluable contributions.
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The Nationwide Wildlife Refuge Affiliation is a non-profit solely targeted on defending, selling, and enhancing the 850-million-acre Nationwide Wildlife Refuge System, the world’s largest community of lands and waters put aside for wildlife conservation.
For all media inquiries and questions, please contact Eden Taylor, Communications Supervisor at etaylor@refugeassociation.org.