Contributed by Liz Illg

Help the Stewardship Network of the San Juans recognize individuals, families, and businesses that have made a significant impact on the conservation, preservation, and protection of the San Juan Archipelago!

The Network is seeking Nominations for the 2009 Good Steward Awards in the following categories: Shoreline Stewardship, Farmland Stewardship, Woodland Stewardship, Village Stewardship, Business Stewardship, Individual Stewardship, Youth Stewardship and Educator Stewardship The awards will be presented at the “Sustainable San Juans 2009: Greening your Home, Business and Food” event to be held at Friday Harbor Middle School on April 18.

If you know someone who deserves this award, please make a nomination before March 27!  Last year’s winners, award guidelines and nomination forms are available on the Stewardship Network website at https://www.stewardshipsjc.org/

The Stewardship Network is made up of private and public organizations whose vision is a healthy, thriving ecosystem in the San Juan Archipelago from land to sea.

For more information about the awards, please contact: Kathleen Foley, San Juan Preservation Trust, 378-2461 OR email to: kathleenf@sjpt.org.

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