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He started his career in the family real estate and hotel business in Florida from which his concern for the environment steered him in public life. He has served six Florida governors and two presidents in many positions, including terms as chairman of the Florida Department of Air and Water Pollution Control, and Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior for Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Beyond his government service, he helped found 1000 Friends of Florida and has served as both president and chairman of the board of the organization. He currently or has served on the boards of the Atlantic Salmon Federation, Natural Resources Defense Council, National Geographic Society, Yellowstone National Park, Everglades Foundation and Hope Rural School.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Spirit of Defenders Award for Advocacy

2013 Wildlife Conservation Awards Dinner  

Thursday, September 19, 2013 6:00 PM       
The seventh annual Wildlife Conservation Awards Dinner celebrates and honors individuals with a lasting and exceptional commitment to wildlife conservation in the categories of legacy, public service, science, and citizen advocacy.  We hope you will join our Board of Directors, honorees and guests for a great evening in support of wildlife.

2013 Honorees

Professor John D. Leshy
Defenders of Wildlife Legacy Award
 
Nick Wiley
Spirit of Defenders Award for Public Service
 
Dr. David Wilcove
Spirit of Defenders Award for Science
 
The Honorable Nathaniel Reed
Spirit of Defenders Award for Advocacy
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