2012 Watershed Celebration Day Nomination

Plan to join us for the 14th Annual Watershed Celebration Day on September 7-8 at the Coal River Group’s outdoor area by their Science and Education Conference Center in Tornado, WV. Plans are being made for the event to include a paddling tour of the Coal River Group’s water trail, fun activities for all ages, and educational programs related to water trails and water quality. The registration form will be coming in the mail in June and will include program details and information on how to register. [PDF Version] [Microsoft Word Version] [Online Form]

The West Virginia Watershed Network is continuing its recognition of the efforts of volunteers working to create and build watershed associations throughout the state. Help us recognize your volunteers by submitting a synopsis of the year’s activities and projects in glowing, yet truthful words. Presentation of the awards will take place during Watershed Celebration Day in Tornado, WV.

Be concise by using bullets or lists to describe projects and other work.

SUBMISSION TIPS:

• IT IS UP TO YOU! – You must submit a nomination to be considered for an award!
• The WV Watershed Network WCD Committee will take into consideration nominations to recognize organizations at all levels of development.  
• Eligible activities from June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012.
• Nominations shall be submitted by the watershed association president or designee.
• Multiple responses from the same group will not be honored.
• Entries must include contact information and watershed association name.
• Guiding Light nominations are to be submitted on a separate sheet and must show promotion of the grassroots approach outside of their watershed. Only one nomination per group will be considered.
• E-mail confirmation will be sent when nominations are received. If you do not receive a confirmation letter, please contact Jami Thompson (contact information listed below).
• Nomination Deadline is June 15, 2012.

Nominations being submitted by mail should be sent to:

WVCA Watershed Resource Center
Attention: Jami R. Thompson
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV 25305-0193
304.558.0382
FAX: 304.558.1635
wrc@wvca.us