Live Breaking News & Updates on Dec Honors 46ers In New Round Of Awards

the Enterprise staff
Members of the Adirondack 46ers staff a trailhead steward booth to educate hikers beginning their treks.
(Provided photo — Adirondack 46ers, via DEC)
ALBANY The Adirondack 46ers were one of six organizations honored by the state department of Environmental Conservation this week as the DEC announced the first recipients of the inaugural Stewardship Appreciation Awards.
The new award recognizes outstanding contributions of volunteers and partner organizations in stewardship, promotion, and maintenance of state lands, waters and DEC facilities. The announcement was made Monday during the DEC’s week-long celebration of Earth Day 2021.
The Stewardship Appreciation Awards were launched in 2020 to recognize nonprofit organizations, individuals, educational institutions and municipalities that have formal agreements with DEC. This year’s winners were chosen for their commitment to stewardship, promotion of environmental education and ....

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