The University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have implemented a Stream Monitoring Awards Program to recognize exemplary work in volunteer stream monitoring in Wisconsin.  Individuals and groups will be recognized for their efforts leading to increased participation in stream monitoring, for collecting stream data and for sharing their knowledge of stream monitoring.

 This awards program is designed to promote the awareness of and participation in volunteer stream monitoring work in Wisconsin. Winners will receive an engraved plaque.  Winners and nominees will receive a certificate signed by the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

There are 6 categories in which volunteers or professionals who support volunteer stream monitoring can be acknowledged: 

·                    Adult Volunteer- recognizing an individual over age18 at the time of service

·                    Student Volunteer- recognizing an individual 18 or younger at the time of service

·                    Group Effort- recognizing a group of monitors working within a monitoring network, watershed organization, citizens group or other collaboration

·                    Teacher or Classroom- recognizing the efforts of an individual teacher and his/her classroom OR the collaborative efforts of multiple teachers and/or classrooms

·                    Public Employee- recognizing an individual who contributes leadership to volunteer stream monitoring as a specified or voluntary part of his/her job duties

·                    Pioneer- recognizing an individual who has been instrumental in the development and implementation of volunteer stream monitoring in Wisconsin

 

Previous winners of one of these awards may be nominated again.  However, please include in the nomination packet only work done since winning the award.

 

To nominate an individual or a group (self-nominations accepted), the following items must be included in the nomination packet:

  Completed Nomination Form (two pages)

 

  Letter(s) of support from someone other than the nominator (or the nominee).  (At least one letter required; maximum accepted is three letters)

 

  Supporting information such as news articles of the nominee’s work, copies of materials developed, other awards the nominee has received for their volunteer stream monitoring efforts, etc.

 

Winners of the Stream Monitoring Awards will be chosen based on the following criteria:

·                    Participation in a diverse range of activities

·                    Investment of substantial time in stream monitoring efforts

·                    Support of stream stewardship (e.g., buffers, greenways)

·                    A record of sharing skills and information with others

·                    A commitment to developing relationships and partnerships in stream monitoring
      efforts

 

Nominations must be submitted by September 17, 2004 to Peggy Compton, UW-Extension Basin Educator, 258 Gardner Hall, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI  53818.

 

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Peggy Compton at 608 342-1633 or peggy.compton@ces.uwex.edu

Wisconsin Stream Monitoring Awards

Nomination Form 2004

 

Nominator Information:

Name:  ______________________________________________________________________________

Address:  ______________________________  City:  ____________________  State:  ___  Zip_______

Phone:  ____________________        E-mail:  ________________________________________________

 

Nominee Information:

Name:  ______________________________________________________________________________

Address:  ______________________________  City:  ____________________  State:  ___  Zip_______

Phone:  ____________________        E-mail:  ________________________________________________

County:  ___________________        Stream or River:  ________________________________________

 

Award Category (CHECK ONLY ONE)

 Adult Volunteer                                 Student Volunteer                              Group Effort                             Teacher or Classroom               Public Employee                                Pioneer          

 

1.      In 500 words or less explain what the nominee has done to deserve this recognition.

2.      List examples of diverse stream monitoring activities in which the nominee has been involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.      List examples of how the nominee has shared stream monitoring skills and information with others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.      List examples of ways the nominee’s work has benefited Wisconsin’s streams or rivers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.      List examples of stream-related partnerships the nominee has initiated, promoted or joined.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.      How many years has the nominee been involved in stream monitoring?

 

 

 

 

 

Please list below the names, phone numbers and email addresses of those submitting letters of support for this nomination.  If possible, attach letters to this form.

 

Name:________________________ Phone Number:___________________ email:__________________              

Name:  _______________________ Phone Number:___________________ email:__________________              

Name:  _______________________ Phone Number:___________________ email:__________________