PARC Request for Nominations
ALISON HASKELL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HERPETOFAUNAL CONSERVATION
PARC is seeking nominations for the 2012 recipient of our annual award in memory of our first PARC Federal Agencies Coordinator, Alison Haskell (1956-2006). The Alison Haskell Award for Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation is to recognize an individual in North America who exemplifies extraordinary commitment to herpetofaunal conservation, as did Alison, and is an "unsung hero," as Alison was. The award confers a cash prize ($1000) and a commemorative plaque.
Alison's tenure with PARC was tragically shortened due to a valiant, but unsuccessful battle with ovarian cancer. Members of PARC aim to keep her memory alive through this annual award.
Nominations for the award are due 1 December 2011. To read more about the award, how to nominate, and about Alison, click here.
PARC Coordinators
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Attitude, rather than disposition is more definitive of serpent behavior. From the moment they emerge into this world until they complete their life cycle, their attitude is "Don't tread on me. I am well equipped to defend myself, but content to pass through life unnoticed. I mean no harm to anything or anyone that our creator has not provided as my bill of fare; I am self sustaining and I like it that way, please pass me by." - W.E. Haast
