Environmental Law Institute - National Wetlands Awards

Wilfred Cwikiel has devoted his work to making a positive impact on people’s perceptions, willingness, and ability to protect wetlands.

James P. Siepmann is a land developer who specializes in developing open space communities that allow for new homes yet preserve the rural character of each site through protection of environmentally sensitive areas.

Brien O’Connor Dunn is the owner and operator of the Fennessey Ranch in Refugio County, Texas.

Larry J. Smith and his outgoing personality and unflagging energy have sparked the interest of children, bolstered the efforts of other local activists, and heightened public awareness of the environmental issues faced by the region.

Cheryl Miller is the Minnesota Wetlands Director for the National Audubon Society.

Laura Lenzen is a self-taught professional who began her career with the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) as a typist and worked her way up to wetlands engineer.