2010-2011 Enviromental Stewardship Awards
Presented April 5, 2011 at Spirit Mountain, overlooking the St Louis River.
Len Anderson Environmental Stewardship Award: Cindy Hagley, MN Sea Grant,for passionate leadership in educating and inspiring citizens through the COSEE Great Lakes Program.
Sally Gibson Environmental Stewardship Awards: Frank Koshere and Dennis Pratt for outstanding dedication and commitment to the protection of the St. Louis River.
Milton Pelletier Environmental Stewardship Awards:Duluth Superior ECO Rotary for exceptional commitment and involvement in community service projects that positively impact the St. Louis River watershed.
WJ McCabe Chapter of Izaak Walton League for long-standing commitment to protecting the St. Louis River and educating the public about natural resources stewardship.
Willard Munger, Sr. Environmental Stewardship Awards: James Oberstar, former Representative from MN Congressional District 8 and David Obey, former Representative from WI Congressional District 7, for distinguished leadership in Congress in restoring and protecting the St. Louis River.
Randy Marshall Environmental Stewardship Award: At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Café for exemplary efforts to protect the St. Louis River and Lake Superior through conscientious environmental business practices.
Special Recognition Environmental Stewardship Awards: The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin; The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota; Bill Rogers, Bob Banks, Bob Cragin, John Lindgren, MN DNR, for exceptional leadership and commitment towards the successful acquisition of Clough Island.Others who were nominated for this year’s awards: Heidi Timm-Bijold, City of Duluth; Marianne Bohren, WLSSD; Elizabeth Welsh; Angelia Moynan; and Marlena Duke