Bill Wilson, right, presented the award.

The Upper Big Blue District directly reached about 10,000 people with its "Fantastic Fun – River Run" educational exhibit. For the past two years, the district's 30-foot-long Harmony River has been featured at events around the state, educating people of all ages about river systems. The brainchild of district Public Relations Specialist Scott Snell, the model consists of 15 trapezoids that stand about a foot tall. In addition to direct contact at events, heavy media coverage told the river's story to thousands more. That's the power of conservation for you!

Youth learn about river systems through the Upper Big Blue NRD's " Fantastic Fun- River Run" educational Exhibit at the Hastings Museum .

Honorable Mention:
Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District – California

The district's "Help Create a Sustainable Community" Education Program reached people of all ages and diverse backgrounds with multi-lingual booklets, a CD presentation and other tools to help citizens create a community that sustains natural resources. The district's "Riparian & Oak Woodland" posters educated school-aged children and the public about local plant and animal communities.

Native Stream at the LandUse Learning Center