The Bucks County Conservation District annually recognizes outstanding citizens and organizations for their conservation efforts through our Conservation Awards Program. Winners receive recognition from the Conservation District and are presented letters of commendation from the County Commissioners at a Commissioner's meeting each spring as well as recognition of the the Pennsylvania State Legislature at the BCCD annual dinner held in November.
Award nominations are due to the BCCD by March 10, 2010. Applications can be downloaded by clicking on the link to the right, or by contacting the BCCD at 215.345.7577.
The award categories are:
- Conservation Individual
- Conservation Farmer
- Conservation Organization
- Elected Official Recognition Award
- George M. Bush Agricultural Preservation
- Conservation High School Student
Descriptions of the Award categories follow, along with information about the latest recipient of the award.
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Conservation Individual Award
An individual who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the conservation of Bucks County's natural resources. Accomplishments at the local, state and national levels are eligible for entry.
Examples of eligible individual:
- Conservation Volunteers
- Conservation Professionals (active or retired)
- Other Professionals (engineers, writers, public relations etc.)
- Educators (public, private or parochial schools and non-profit organizations)
- Landowners (rural, suburban or urban areas of the county) who have enhanced natural resources on their property
- Leaders of Conservation Organizations
2009: Conservation Individual Volunteer- Dr. Robert Stanfield
2009: Conservation Individual Educator- Mr. Jared Hottenstein
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Conservation Farmer Award
A farmer/farm family who has furthered conservation through the establishment and maintenance of soil, water and nutrient management practices. Farmers must have a conservation plan approved by the conservation district.
2009 Recipient: Nevin Moyer
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Conservation Organization Award
A Bucks County organization that has made a noteworthy contribution to the conservation of Pennsylvania’s soil, water and related natural resources on a local, county, state, or regional level.
2009 Winner: Texas Eastern/Spectra Energy
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Elected Official Recognition Award
Bucks County elected officials at the local, county, state, or national level that have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of conservation. Elected officials include: County Commissioners, State or National Representatives or Senators, Township Supervisors, or any other elected official.
2008 Senator Robert Wonderling
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George M. Bush Award For Agricultural Preservation
Individuals who have demonstrated outstanding efforts or contributions in the preservation of Bucks County agricultural lands.
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Conservation High School Student
This award is available to Bucks County high school students in public, parochial, private schools and home schools who have demonstrated a strong commitment to conservation education program and activities during ninth through twelfth grades.
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