1998 Harold Linder stands holding a plaque as the winner of the first Gary Wagner Memorial Stewardship Award

1998 Harold Linder stands holding a plaque as the winner of the first Gary Wagner Memorial Stewardship Award

The Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District presented Harold Linder ol Sperry with the Gary Wagner Memorial Land Stewardship Award during the Ag Expo held at Southeaster Community College in West Burlington, Iowa on September 2, 1998. Harold was the first recipient of this award. He has spent a lifetime being a good land steward to improve the natural resources he loves very much and through volunteer work, he educates others. Harold received a $250 cash award to be used towards a conservation or enhancement project and a plaque. The Gary Wagner Memorial Land Stewardship Award was developed by family and friends of Gary Wagner to honor his memory and recognize his personal conservation efforts and to encourage others to follow his example. The award is given to individuals demonstrating a personal commitment to the protection and enhancement of Des Moines County's natural environment. To be eligible for the award, a nominee must own property in Des Moines County, show long-term dedication and commitment to conservation and environment in the areas of wetlands, woodlands, wildlife, prairies, conservation, awareness/education and farming practices, and show commitment to conservation/environment through personal accomplishments, not professional work

Des Moines County Soil and Water Conservation District

State Library of Iowa

1998

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