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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) was one of seven
individuals and organizations receiving a 2013 Watershed Heroes Award by the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) on Thursday, October 17. The awards
recognize the important role we all have in improving and protecting our water
resources.
“The District strives to
improve and protect water quality by working in partnership with all levels of
government, businesses, non-profits and residents. This year’s award recipients
exemplify the spirit of collaboration needed to provide and protect clean water
in the District,” said Jim Calkins, MCWD board president. “Each of the 2013
Watershed Heroes has made significant contributions that serve as an example
for others to follow.”
The MPRB along with
Carver County were named as winners for the Innovation in Government Award. The
MPRB was
honored for its fight to protect Minneapolis lakes against aquatic invasive
species (AIS). Along with partner MCWD, the MPRB has worked over the past two
years to develop effective programs to prevent the spread of zebra mussels and
other AIS, including participation in the task force that informed the creation
of the District’s AIS management program. When faced with limited resources,
the MPRB took bold action to make sure that every watercraft launched from
public boat launches on the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes was inspected before
entering the water. The MPRB also participated with the MCWD on development of
the “Save Our Summers” AIS public outreach campaign.
In attendance to accept
the award were MPRB leadership and staff members, including several AIS
inspectors and Park Board Commissioner Carol Kummer.
 (Pictured L-R: Jeanne
LaBore, MPRB AIS Inspector; Rebekah Dalen, MPRB AIS Program Administrator; Linnae Nelson; MPRB AIS Inspector;
Debra Pilger MPRB Director of Environmental Management; Rachael Crabb, MPRB Water Quality Supervisor;
Bill Olson, MCWD Manager, Carol Kummer, MPRB Commissioner)
For more
information about the 2013 Watershed Heroes Award winners, go here.
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