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Leopold Conservation Award - California
Finalists announced for the 2008 Leopold Conservation Award in California
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| Craig McNamara - California's 2007 Leopold Conservation Award recipient |
San Francisco, Calif. – Recognizing the significant contributions of leading California farmers and ranchers to environmental stewardship, Sand County Foundation, California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation announce three finalists for the 2008 Leopold Conservation Award in California. Named in honor of world-renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, it carries a $10,000 cash award. The Leopold Conservation Award is presented annually in seven states to private landowners who practice exemplary land stewardship and management. Read more ...
 Sand County Foundation is a private, non-profit conservation organization dedicated to working with private landowners to improve habitat on their land. In the spirit of Aldo Leopold, author of A Sand County Almanac, the Foundation encourages the exercise of private responsibility in the pursuit of improved land health. "California's extraordinary natural beauty is matched by its extraordinary leaders in agriculture. We are proud to present this award to a California landowner and share their story of conservation achievement around the country." - Dr. Brent Haglund, Sand County Foundation PresidentSUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation partners with business, agriculture, and government to find practical ways that the private sector can protect clean air, clean water, and healthy ecosystems. The independent nonprofit organization leads powerful collaborations that produce lasting solutions and sustain the vitality of both the economy and the environment in California. "With more than half of California in private hands, the voluntary conservation efforts of farmers, ranchers and other private landowners is crucial to the vitality of wildlife, humans and the economy." - Ashley Boren, Sustainable Conservation Executive Director
CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION The California Farm Bureau Federation is California's largest farm organization. It works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 92,000 members throughout California, including farm families and those who support the farming way of life. "The Leopold Conservation Award shows how family farmers and ranchers work every day toward a sustainable future. Voluntary conservation work by farmers and ranchers enhances the natural resources under their care." - Doug Mosebar, California Farm Bureau Federation President
The 2007 Leopold Conservation Award in California was made possible through the generous support of:
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Learn about California's 2006 Leopold Conservation Award finalists!
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