Interior Secretary Gale Norton today gave Departmental Honor Awards to three U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees and three partners-in-mission for career accomplishments and exceptional support of the Departments mission.
"From Alaska to Mississippi, these dedicated Fish and Wildlife Service employees have committed themselves to the conservation of our Nations fish and wildlife throughout their careers," said Norton. "They have earned the Distinguished Service Award, and the gratitude of all of us who have benefitted from their hard work to ensure both the current and future generations enjoy our wild creatures and wild places."
"I am also pleased to recognize private citizens and organizations who have contributed to the mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service," she said. "The success of our conservation work depends on the contributions of our partners. They exemplify what I call the Four Cs
