Trail and Hawley Receive Latah SWCD Conservation Stewardship Awards

Over 60 guests were present last Tuesday evening as Latah Soil and Water Conservation District Chairman Cody Anderson presented the 2009 Conservaton Stewardship Award to Representative Tom Trail and the 2010 Conservation Stewardship Award to Lee Hawley.

2010 also marks the 70th anniversary of the Latah SWCD (see former blog post). The celebration was in the form of a BBQ at Robinson Park near Moscow, Idaho.

Each year, the District board chooses an award recipient. Lee was selected for his long-term commitment to conservation efforts and for his many years of service to the Latah SWCD. He filled three terms (12 years) as an elected District Supervisor, serving as Chairman for several of those years. In addition, he has contributed as an Associate Supervisor for over 24 years. Lee also served as Chairman of the Paradise Creek Watershed Advisory Group. Lee thanked the Natural Resource Conservation Service staff for all their help through the years.

Chairman Anderson provided a heartfelt tribute to Representative Trail for coming to the rescue when, as Anderson described it, Latah felt they were just about the only party left on a sinking ship. Nearly two years ago, Latah board members requested the assistance of their local legislators. They found Representative Trail, Representative Ringo, Senator Schroeder and numerous legislators throughout the State of Idaho to be extemely supportive of conservation districts, for which Chairman Anderson expressed his appreciation on behalf of himself and the District.

Thanks to all who attended to show their support for Lee, Rep. Trail, and local conservation efforts. And special thanks to Wayne and Jacie Jensen for grilling all the steaks, and the McGregor Company for lending us their grill!