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Gov. Carney and Secretary Garvin present DNREC Awards
John Timmons V, a 5-year-old from Georgetown, placed first in Sussex County and third in the state at the annual youth fishing tournament. Timmons caught 4.19 pounds of fish at Ingrams Pond. Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Fishing Tournament was established in 1986 to introduce young people to the sport of fishing, and to teach the catch-and-release approach to conservation. Shown are (l-r) DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, John Timmons IV, Gov. John Carney, AFC Adam Roark and Sgt. Rich Blaasch. In front with his trophy and certificate is John Timmons V.
August 9, 2017
Max Kichline of Georgetown was selected for the Youth Historical Education Award in DNREC’s Volunteers of the Year Awards. Working toward his goal of becoming an archaeologist, Kichline volunteered 129.5 hours for the DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation’s Cultural Resources Unit in 2016. Known for his energy and creative problem-solving skills, Max worked everything from digs in the field with the Time Travelers program to artifact washing. Shown (l-r) are DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Kichline and Gov. Carney.
Marilyn Chany, co-chair of Salt Air Gardeners of Bay Forest, accepts the Conservation Group award. A newly formed club based in Ocean View, Salt Air Gardeners of Bay Forest this year planned, planted and maintains the beautiful landscaping around Delaware Seashore State Park’s Indian River Life-Saving Station. Shown (l-r) are DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Chany and Gov. John Carney.
For the past eight years, the Park Watch Surf Fishing Check Group has supported and promoted surf-fishing education in Delaware’s ocean beach state parks, assisting with surf-fishing and safety equipment checks, helping with driving on the beach classes and providing support at special events. Shown are (l-r) are DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Donald Gensaver, Ray Klecker and Gov. Carney.
Serving as president of Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, Stuart “Stupendous Stu” Schmidt has dedicated 680 hours to the park as of May 2017, including creation of a new website, improving the park’s Bike Barn program, and partnering with local businesses to add bike fix-it stations along park trails. Shown are (l-r) DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Schmidt and Gov. John Carney.
A dedicated volunteer known for her excellent data collection skills, Julie McCall has led more than 180 volunteer activities since 2009 for the Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Species Conservation and Research program, including amphibian, terrapin and beach nesting bird surveys, bat colony emergence counts and bat catches. Shown are (l-r) DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, McCall and Gov. Carney.
As a dedicated member of Trap Pond State Park Partners, Penny Denney is quick to take charge, spending about 20 hours a month volunteering at park events including the annual Bike Rally, Beer and Wine Fest and summer concert series. Shown are (l-r) DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Denney and Gov. Carney.
For 10 years, Pamela Vanderwende has led the Conservation Club at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School in Bridgeville, focusing on educating students on the importance of conservation and caring for our environment. Vanderwende has raised more than $80,000 for outdoor projects on school property which serve as outdoor classrooms.
The Wetland Warrior Awards are presented annually by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship to individuals or organizations that have acted to benefit Delaware wetlands through outreach and education, monitoring, restoration, or protection. Shown are (l-r) DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin, Vanderwende and Gov. Carney.
On July 27 at the Delaware State Fair, Gov. John Carney and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored 30 Delawareans of all ages for their environmental leadership, innovation and dedication.
"This afternoon, we recognized a broad cross section of Delawareans who contribute to the conservation of our natural resources and the stewardship of our environment," said Garvin. "We congratulate these volunteers, artists, organizers, photographers, and anglers - conservationists and environmentalists all - for their work that brought us here today, and look forward to their future contributions."
Awards presented were: four Young Environmentalists of the Year, 13 Outstanding Volunteers, three Youth Fishing Tournament winners, winners of this year's Hunting and Fishing Photo Contests, one Wetland Warrior, and six Rain Barrel Painting artists.
