11/07/11
Dr. Nick Schmal of the U.S. Forest Service Honored
Brooklyn Center, MN –Dr. Nick Schmal of the U.S. Forest Service,
Eastern Region, was named recipient of Wildlife Forever’s 2011 Distinguished
Service Award.
During the 101st
annual meeting of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in Omaha, Nebraska,
Dr. Schmal graciously accepted the honor. Attending Wildlife Forever’s
Directors’ Breakfast were federal, state and conservation leaders from across
the country.
“I’d like to thank
Wildlife Forever, their board of directors and my family for this incredible
honor. I’m very privileged to have a job I’m passionate for; serving the public
and America’s
national forests.” said Dr. Schmal.
The Distinguished Service
Award is Wildlife Forever’s highest honor recognizing those individuals who
exemplify the mission to conserve North America’s
fish and wildlife heritage through education, management and habitat
preservation.
According to Doug Grann,
Wildlife Forever, President and CEO, “Through Nick Schmal’s dedication, service
and personal stewardship, he has distinguished himself and greatly advanced America’s
conservation efforts. His personal
stewardship indeveloping new
partnerships, opening doors and achieving high results is simply outstanding.
By elevating awareness of invasive species and youth conservation education, Dr.
Schmal is a shining example of conservation partnerships.”
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