New England is a treasure house filled with many different types of spiritual, cultural, historical, and other resources. Included in this treasure trove is a rich mixture of individuals and community service organizations that are working to address a particular concern or group of concerns.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently bestowed its 2011 Environmental Awards on a number of New England environmental groups, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. These merit awards are designed to recognize valuable contributions to environmental awareness and problem solving and are one way that EPA recognizes individuals and groups that are making significant impacts on environmental quality in distinct ways.
Awarded by EPA since 1970, the merit awards honor individuals and groups who have shown particular ingenuity and commitment in their efforts to preserve the region's environment. This year's competition drew 56 nominations from across New England.
Awards were given in the following categories: individual; business (including professional organizations); local, state or federal government; and environmental, community, academia or nonprofit organization. Each year, EPA also may present lifetime achievement awards for individuals.
For more information about this year’s Environmental Merit Award Winners, please visit:
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