Solicitation of Nominations for Natural Resource Conservation Awards
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240-0036
http://www.blm.gov
October 23, 2015
In Reply Refer To:
6500 (230) P
EMS TRANSMISSION 10/28//2015
Information Bulletin No. 2016-007
To: All Field Office Officials
From: Assistant Director, Resources and Planning
Subject: Solicitation of Nominations for Natural Resource Conservation Awards
(DD): 12/01/2015; 01/11/2016
Annually, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director and the 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 Attachments 1, 2 and 3 herein.
The Division of Fish and Wildlife Conservation (WO-230) is soliciting nominations for the following awards:
BLM/Wildlife Conservation Partner Awards (DD: 12/01/2015)
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Conservation Award
- National Wild Turkey Federation Making Tracks Award
- Mule Deer Foundation Mule Deer/Black-Tailed Deer Conservation Award
BLM/Linda Siebert Career Achievement Award (DD: 01/11/2016)
BLM/Jim Yoakum Emerging Professional Award (DD: 01/11/2016)
BLM/USFS Joint Natural Resource Conservation Awards (DD: 01/11/2016)
- Conservation Project Award
- Conservation Partner Award
Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award (DD: 01/11/2016)
Nomination Process and Criteria
The detailed descriptions for each award, eligibility requirements, selection criteria and the nomination process can be found in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.
If you have any questions please contact Geoff Walsh, Wildlife Biologist, at gwalsh@blm.gov or by calling 202-912-7271.
Signed by: Authenticated by:
Michael H. Tupper Robert M. Williams
Acting, Assistant Director Division of IRM Governance,WO-860
Resources and Planning
3 Attachments
1 - Awards Criteria and Nomination Forms for BLM/Wildlife Conservation Partner Awards (9 pp)
3 - Award Criteria and Nomination Form for the Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award (2 pp)