Conservation award deadline nears

Conservation Halton (CH) wants to know about any good deeds that have enhanced the natural environment during 2006. Until March 31, CH is accepting nominations for its conservation awards, which will be distributed May 23 at its administration centre in Burlington. There are six categories-- citizen, community, education, stewardship, corporate and the conservation honour roll award for long time dedication to environmental protection. The winners' names will be placed on a plaque that's displayed in CH's head office. Individual plaques will be presented to recipients. The awards have been given out since 1982. Past nominees have included teacher associations and federations, scout and guide groups, naturalist clubs, corporations, government agencies and private landowners. Projects have included tree planting, stream rehabilitation and clean-up, schoolyard naturalization, environmental education, wildlife improvement and fundraising for conservation. For more information on the awards and how to apply, call CH at 905-336-1158 or visit www.conservationhalton.on.ca.