HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 1997-267 IN THE MATTER OF HONORING RESOLUTION NO. 97/267
MT. VIEW SANITARY DISTRICT AS
RECIPIENT OF THE L996 PUBLIC
EDUCATION AWARD
WHEREAS, Mt. View Sanitary District was the recipient of the 1996 Public Education Award
presented by the Bay Section of the California Water Environment Association. They were recognized for
developing an Interpretive Center program which is being used to promote awareness and understanding
of water quality and environmental issues; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Ender was honored for her work in designing and implementing the Interpretive
Center Program. The design included use of the treated wastewater to create a 20-acre marsh and 1.50 acres
of wetlands for a wildlife habitat for waterfowl. Ms. Engler also established a pollution prevention program
which has been used to teach over 900 elementary school children; and
WHEREAS, The Interpretive Center Program offers a workshop for elementary school teachers to
familiarize them with the facility as well as a variety of activities that encourage students to explore the
wetlands and learn hove- to preserve the natural habitat. The Martinez Regional Land Trust has provided
,grants and education to the program; and
WHEREAS, Mt. View Sanitary District was named a finalist for the 1997 Public Education Program
by the Boy Scouts of America Environmental Achievement Awards. This program was sponsored by the
Audubon society, California State Fish and Game, Contra Costa Council, East Bay Regional Parks, the East
Bay Community Foundation and The Industrial Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does
hereby honor and commend
Mid. We w Sari itary Distriet
for its' contributions to the community of Martinez and Contra Costa County.
PASSED by vote of the Board of Supervisors members present on this 3rd day of June, 1997.
INTRODUCED BY:
AYLE B. EMAAtm
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District II Sup r rict I Supef visor
DONNA ER MARK DESAULNIER, Chair
District III S4erVisor District IV Supervisor
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J CANCIAMILLA
District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the
Board of 7-v
'sors.
By sir
Deputy Clerk
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