NEWSS President, Wayne Salewski received the 2013 BC Interior Stewardship Award for Ecosystem Excellence, in recognition of his pivotal leadership role on watershed sustainability initiatives in Vanderhoof and surrounding area. He is pictured here with his wife, Lori Borth.
This award is presented each year to recognize the successful efforts of an individual and/or organization in stewardship of Interior ecosystems over an extended period.
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The Chilako River, a significant tributary of the Nechako River. This 6th-order river is an essential salmon spawning habitat, but its ecosystems have undergone severe alterations due to human activities and natural disturbances.