Since 1989, the program has honored more than 150 champions of wetlands conservation; helped draw local and national media attention to their causes; and played an important role in securing funding for and convincing policy makers to consider seriously the issues they have championed.

The 2011 National Wetlands Awards recipients were honored on May 4, 2011 at this years' Awards Ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Also, be sure to check out our wetland fact sheets featuring past Award recipient, and our online resource, Leading the Way, to learn more about ways to get involved in wetlands.

The 2011 National Wetlands Awards recipients accept their awards. View photos of this year's ceremony.

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2012 National Wetlands Awards

The Call for Nominations for the 2012 Awards is now closed

Nominations for the 2012 Awards are now under review and Award recipients will be announced in the spring.

The National Wetlands Awards Program honors individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation’s wetlands. The 2012 National Wetlands Awards Program will honor individual achievement in six categories: Education and Outreach, Science Research, Conservation and Restoration, Landowner Stewardship, State, Tribal and Local Program Development, and Wetland Community Leader.

The Awards Program is administered by the Environmental Law Institute and supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

2011 National Wetlands Award Recipients Honored

The six 2011 wetland champions were honored at the U.S. Botanic Garden on May 4. View photos, listen to a recording, and read the press release from this year's ceremony.

Read information on other past Award recipients here.