The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is a scientific, non-profit,
7800-member organization founded in 1915 to promote responsible application
of ecological data and principles to the solution of environmental problems.
It presents its Corporate Award to a corporation or division, program or individual of a company for demonstrated accomplishments in incorporating sound ecological concepts, knowledge, and/or practices into its planning and operating procedures.
The first award was presented in 1988. Eight ESA Corporate Awards and two Special Recognition Awards have presented since then to a wide range of companies. Some of the companies which have received awards are: Norcal Solid Waste Systems, Inc. of San Francisco, Tampa Electric Company, and Precious Woods, Ltd.
To be eligible, an organization must have a primary mission other than the
accomplishment for which the award is given. It emphasizes innovation
and significant results. The award is a certificate presented at the ESA annual meeting. A subcommittee reviews nominations from members throughout the year in six categories:
— environmental education
— stewardship of land resources
— resource recycling
— amelioration of risks from hazardous and toxic substances
— sustainability of biological resources in terrestrial environments
— sustainability of biological resources in aquatic environments.
For 1999, the focus is on sustainability of aquatic resources such as wetland restoration and related matters.
Contact Alan Covich, Chair of the ESA Corporate Award Subcommittee: alanc@cnr.colostate.edu
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