March 5, 2018
Awardees for the 2017 Excellence in Partnership Award and the National Volunteer Award
The attached memos announce the selection of the awardees for the 2017 Excellence in Partnership Award and the National Volunteer Award. The National Excellence in Partnerships and National Volunteer awards are co-sponsored by the Corps Foundation. They will be presented to each of the recipients in late spring or early summer of 2018.

Excellence in Partnerships Award: The Friends of Recreation and Environmental Stewardship (FOREST) Council, Mark Twain Lake (MVS), has been selected as the USACE recipient of the 2017 National Excellence in Partnerships Award for their efforts in supporting the environmental stewardship and recreation missions at Mark Twain Lake. The FOREST Council has developed facilities that are a desired educational resource for regional schools, youth groups and wildlife management organizations further enhancing the partnerships at Mark Twain Lake. The Council has assisted in the development of the Northeast Missouri Environmental Stewardship Demonstration Area, the Joanna Trail restrooms, the Frank Russell Pond Pavilion, the Frank Russell Equestrian and Outdoor Adventure Campground, the Frank Russell Pond Barrier Free Access and Fishing Facilities, and the Mark Twain Archery Park.

National Volunteer Award: Will and Judy Carter (MVR) have been selected as USACE recipients of the 2017 National Volunteer Award for 12 years of dedication to the natural resource program at Saylorville Lake. Together, they have donated over 9,250 hours of volunteer service. Mr. and Mrs. Carter's efforts in prairie and pollinator habitat enhancement, tree planting, and public education have been instrumental to the enhancement of habitats, improving the visitor experience, and strengthening public outreach at Saylorville Lake.

Thanks for the incredible things our partners and volunteers continue to do for this Nation each and every day!

Best Regards,
Scott

Scott Strotman Acting Chief, Natural Resources Management Branch

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