Center for Native Ecosystems proudly presented our first ever Conservation Legacy Award to Jasper Carlton.  We at Center for Native Ecosystems owe an enormous debt to Jasper and his Biodiversity Legal Foundation for pioneering the sort of assertive science-based biodiversity advocacy for which Center for Native Ecosystems is known.  We are honoring Jasper for his extraordinary contributions to the conservation and recovery of endangered species across our region and the continent through “gonzo law, guerilla lawyering, a deep belief in the importance of good science, and an unwavering commitment to passionately defending and appreciating all forms of life.”

It was fitting that we also presented our “Jasper Carlton Activist in the Trenches” Award to our exceptional colleague Jeremy Nichols.  We’ve worked closely with Jeremy for years in his role as an endangered species advocate at Biodiversity Conservation Alliance (our Laramie-based allies), and wanted to honor him for his fierce, uncompromising defense of endangered plants and wildlife across the Greater Southern Rockies.  We wish Jeremy the best of luck in his new venture, Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action, working to ensure that Colorado’s air is clean and healthy for both the critters and the humans.

CNE staff biologist Erin Robertson, last year’s recipient, presents the Jasper Award to Jeremy.

CNE staffers Erin Robertson and Jacob Smith and CNE board member Jay Tutchton (left to right) join Jeremy after presenting the award.