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Purpose:
To recognize individuals of the State of Nebraska making outstanding contributions to the science of
fisheries and aquatic resources.
Criteria:
- Significant efforts in the advancement of the fisheries profession in culture, management, research or higher
education beyond routine expectations.
- A monumental work and/or publication which contributes markedly to the basic understanding, conservation or
management of the fishery-aquatic resource.
- Original advancements of innovations in fisheries research methodology, culture or management techniques.
- Significant contributions to the understanding and successful conservation management of the fisheries resource
through public education and participation.
- Imaginative and successful programs in fish conservation education at any level of teaching or graduate
student guidance.
- Important ecological discoveries or new taxonomic criteria.
- Development of fisheries research, culture or management programs of regional or national significance.
- Leadership in the recogniztion and development of aquatic fisheries habitat issues that lead to legislation or
policies that protect or enhance the resource.
- New philosophies or ideas which significantly contribute to the understanding and management of aquatic resources.
Specifications and Limitations:
Award recipients must be living at the time of selection. No more than one award per year. A once in a lifetime award.
- Wesley Sheets
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- March 13, 1998
- Larry Hesse
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- February 28, 1992
- Gary L. Hergenrader
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- February 12, 1990
- Robert E. Thomas
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- February 21, 1989
- Bruce McCarraher
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- February 4, 1988
Purpose:
To recognize continuing significant professional contributions to the aquatic and fisheries resources in Nebraska.
Criteria:
Substantial or long term contribution to fisheries and aquatic resources.
Specifications and Limitations:
Several awards may be given each year as warranted by the nominations. An individual is limited
to one distinguished service award per year.
- Gerald Mestl
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- January 19, 2000
- Steve Satra
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- March 11, 1997
- Randy Winter
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- March 11, 1997
- Larry Zadina
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- March 11, 1997
- Ken Bazata
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- February 28, 1992
- Richard S. Holland
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- February 12, 1990
- Terry Maret
- Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
- February 21, 1989
- Stan Moberly
- President of the American Fisheries Society
- February 21, 1989
- Gene Miller
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- February 21, 1989
- Larry Hutchinson
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- February 4, 1988
- Charles "Dudley" Blank
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- February 4, 1988
- Glen R. Foster
- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- February 4, 1988
Purpose:
To recognize outstanding contributions to fisheries and the conservation of Nebraska's aquatic resources by an individual or a citizens group.
Criteria:
Substantial or long term contribution to fisheries and aquatic resources.
Specifications and Limitations:
Individuals not employed in the fisheries or aquatic biology profession.
A single award will generally be given each year except in exceptional cases.
Dr. Randall and Nancy Pedersen, Bobby and Becky Johnston
Ginny and the late Brad Aldermann, Randy and Mary Erb
February 10, 2003
These individuals were the cornerstone of protest initiated in April 1999 against the development of the teVelde confined dairy operation in the upper watershed of East Verdigre Creek. This facility was posing an imminent threat to the water quality and trout fishery in the stream, as well as the Trout Rearing Station and Grove Lake downstream. Had it not been for their perseverance and determination, the forces of politics, economics and legal loopholes would likely have prevailed. Today the dairy operation has been abandoned, the cows are gone and the teVeldes have vacated the premises.
Lower Platte South Natural Resources District
February 13, 2001
The Lower Platte South NRD was recognized for their involvement in EPA's Clean Lakes Program, having undertaken major watershed treatment projects on Branched Oak, Wildwood, Olive Creek, Wagon Train, Yankee Hill and Holmes reservoirs. They have also carried out restoration projects either on their own (e.g. Meadowlark) or with assistance from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (e.g. Wildwood). They have been intimately involved in the Lower
Platte Corridor Alliance, a consortium of three NRDs and seven state agencies joined together in an effort to address natural resources management issues in the Lower Platte River reach. Finally, they have hosted and participated in a number of educational workshops and demonstrations dealing with rehabilitation techniques and best management practices on both land and water resources in their district.
Cornhusker Fly Fishers
March 3, 1997
Southeast High Fishing Club
January 30, 1996
Greg Hartel
February 28, 1992
Rod Confer
Law Firm of Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson, Endacott
February 12, 1990
Dick Turpin
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
February 21, 1989
Ken Bouc
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
February 4, 1988
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