UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov

November 20, 2012

 

In Reply Refer To:

6500 (230) P

 

EMS TRANSMISSION 12/04/2012

Information Bulletin No. 2013-018

 

To:                   All Field Office Officials

 

From:               Assistant Director, Renewable Resources and Planning

 

Subject:           Solicitation of Nominations for Natural Resource Conservation Awards

 

Each year, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director and the USDA 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 the three attachments.

 

 

The Division of Fish and Wildlife Conservation (WO-230) is soliciting nominations for the following awards:

 

BLM/Special Partner Awards:

•           Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Conservation Award (DD: 12/14/2012)

•           National Wild Turkey Federation Making Tracks Award (DD: 12/14/2012)

•           Mule Deer Foundation Mule Deer Conservation Award (DD: 12/14/2012)

 

Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award (DD: 01/10/2013)

 

 

The detailed descriptions for each award, eligibility requirements, selection criteria and nomination process can be found in Attachments 1, 2 and 3.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Geoff Walsh, Wildlife Biologist, at (202) 912-7271, or at geoffrey_walsh@blm.gov.

 

Signed by:                                                                   Authenticated by:

Edwin L. Roberson                                                      Robert M. Williams

Assistant Director                                                       Division of IRM Governance,WO-560

Renewable Resources and Planning

 

3 Attachments

   1 - Awards Criteria for BLM Career Achievement Award and BLM/FS Natural Resource Conservation Awards (4 pp)

   2 - Awards Criteria for BLM/Special Partner Awards (8 pp)

   3 - Awards Criteria and Nomination form for the Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award (2 pp)