Environment DEC
From the November 2004 issue
DEC Announces Winner of 13th Annual Adirondack Stewardship Award
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Erin M. Crotty recently announced the presentation of the 13th annual Adirondack Stewardship Award to Dr. Chad P. Dawson for his contribution to protecting wilderness values in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Preservation of the Adirondack
Forest Preserve has been strongly
advocated by Dr. Dawson
"The history, culture, and natural beauty of the Adirondack Forest Preserve make it one of the most important regions in the country," Commissioner Crotty said. "The department is fortunate to have partners like Dr. Chad Dawson to assist us in planning for and managing these valuable lands. Dr. Dawson is recognized nationally for his contributions to protecting wilderness values. We are grateful for his involvement in state efforts, and we are pleased to present him with this prestigious award."
The Adirondack Stewardship Award is presented by DEC to groups or individuals who demonstrate outstanding stewardship of the natural resources of the Adirondacks. DEC made this year's presentation at the 40th Anniversary National Wilderness Conference at the Fort William Henry Resort and Conference Center in Lake George, hosted by the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks.
Dr. Chad P. Dawson
Dr. Dawson is Chair of the Forests and Natural Resource Management School at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY, where he teaches courses in wilderness and recreation management. He is the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Wilderness and co-author of Wilderness Management: Stewardship and Protection of Resources and Values. He is past chair and a long-time member of the steering committee for the Northeast Recreation Research Symposium.
Dr. Dawson has had a great influence on the protection and management of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, both directly and indirectly. He has authored numerous research papers on wilderness and forest preserve subjects on regional, national and international levels, including papers presented at the 5th and 6th World Wilderness congresses. He has mentored more than a half-dozen graduate recreation management students doing research on Adirondack Forest Preserve issues. His numerous technical reports and studies in support of management of the state's natural resources have assisted DEC in assessing the resources and planning for management of the Forest Preserve.
