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Vermilion River Watershed Alliance Finalist in Emerald Foundation Shared Footprints Award
The eco buffer in Vegreville. (Vermilion River Watershed Alliance/Submitted Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vermilion River Watershed Alliance is one of four finalists in the Emerald Foundation’s Shared Footprints Award. VRWA was nominated for its Restoration and Enhancement Project. The winner of the award will be officially announced during the 30th Annual Emerald Awards on June 1. VRWA representative and Vegreville town councillor Dave Berry shared the good news with his counterparts during council’s legislative committee meeting on April 6. Coun. Berry, who currently serves as VRWA President, stated, “Reaching the finals of such a precious award is very gratifying to all those involved. It is the program that is being recognized for its contribution to watershed conservation; and without the participation of the many landowners this level of success would not have been possible.” “It is an honour for the VRWA’s Vermilion River Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Project to have made it as a finalist in the Shared Footprints category for the prestigious Emerald Awards,” stated VRWA Planning Coordinator Michelle Gordy. She went on to say, “Not only do these awards go towards recognizing those
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