​​Media Release
For Immediate Release

NVCA seeks 2018 Conservation Champions

​Utopia, Ontario (Feb 8, 2018) – Do you know a person or organization working to improve our local environment? Nominate them for a Conservation Champion Award!

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is seeking nominations for the 2018 Conservation Champion Awards. These awards recognize environmental champions for their contribution to the health of the Nottawasaga Valley watershed.

Conservation Champions can be individuals, community groups, municipalities or businesses who have contributed to an environmental project in the Nottawasaga Valley watershed. The watershed covers a large part of Simcoe County and portions of Dufferin​ and Grey. 

There is also a Young Conservation Champion category open to individuals age 19 or under. 

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, on-farm stewardship projects; stream and wetland habitat restoration; tree planting; volunteering in support of the environment; outdoor education; land donations and easements; financial contributions in support of environmental projects; and implementing environmental plans and policies. 

NVCA will present the awards at the annual Evening of Thanks event on April 17, 2018. 

To nominate a Conservation Champion, visit nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479. Nominations must be received by Monday, March 19, 2018.

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Media Contact: 
Heather Kepran
Communications Coordinator
705-424-1479 ext. 254
hkepran@nvca.on.ca​​

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