Solicitation of Nominations for Natural Resource Conservation Awards
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov
November 20, 2012
In Reply Refer To:
6500 (230) P
EMS TRANSMISSION 12/04/2012
Information Bulletin No. 2013-018
To: All Field Office Officials
From: Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning
Subject: Solicitation of Nominations for Natural Resource Conservation Awards DD: 12/14/2012; 01/10/2013; 01/16/2013
Each year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director and the USDA Forest Service (FS) Chief are given the opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals, groups, and partnership achievements by natural resource professionals and partner organizations. Through these awards, the BLM Director recognizes the hard work and professional dedication of BLM employees and partner individuals and organizations. The BLM State Directors, Field Managers, and employees are encouraged to submit nominations for one or more awards for individuals or groups who exemplify the performance or contributions described in the three attachments.
List of Awards
The Division of Fish and Wildlife Conservation (WO-230) is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
BLM/Special Partner Awards:
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Conservation Award (DD: 12/14/2012)
• National Wild Turkey Federation Making Tracks Award (DD: 12/14/2012)
• Mule Deer Foundation Mule Deer Conservation Award (DD: 12/14/2012)
Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award (DD: 01/10/2013)
BLM/Linda Siebert Career Achievement Award (DD: 01/16/2013)
BLM/FS Natural Resource Conservation Awards (DD: 01/16/2013)
- Conservation Project Award
- Conservation Partner Award
Nomination Process and Criteria
The detailed descriptions for each award, eligibility requirements, selection criteria and nomination process can be found in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.
If you have any questions, please contact Geoff Walsh, Wildlife Biologist, at (202) 912-7271, or at geoffrey_walsh@blm.gov.
Signed by: Authenticated by:
Edwin L. Roberson Robert M. Williams
Assistant Director Division of IRM Governance,WO-560
Renewable Resources and Planning
3 Attachments
2 - Awards Criteria for BLM/Special Partner Awards (8 pp)