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104 Redmond
College Station, Texas 77840
November 11, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
14250 Plymouth Road
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is with great pleasure that I submit for your consideration,
the enclosed nomination of David A. "Andy" Anderson for the. 1971
Conservation Award (Professional Category ) of the American Motors
Corporation.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate
to call on me.
Sin rel our '
John A. Haislet, Educator
Texas Forest Service
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College Station, Texas 778+3
September 28, 1571
I am nominating D. A. "Andy" Anderson for a 1972 American Motors Conservation
Award in the professional category.
As one who ha.s been associated with Andy in conservation education work in
one way or another, I solicit from you a letter of endorsement to be included
with my nomination as supporting evidence.
Andy has been in conservation education for many years. To ray knowledge he
has been active in the Texas Advisory Committee on Conservation Education and in
the Conservation Education Association. He has been involved with 4,H and FFA
groups for years and is the recipient of the Tone Star Farmer Award and of a
special award for his contributions to Negro youth. I know Andy has been on the
conservation workshop circuit to colleges, universities, and school districts for
over twenty years. Recently he was asked to speak on conservation education at
the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts meeting in Chicago. Some
years ago, he was invited to speak to a group in New Mexico to encourage the forma-
tion of a State Advisory Committee on conservation education. Andy has co- authored
two educational publications which have been adopted by the Texas Education Agency
for use by FFA and is author of many other educational materials for our schools.
This is but a short summary of the many things he has been involved in and I'm
sure you are aware of others.
The American Motors Conservation Award was "developed to recognize dedicated
people who's work is not ordinarily in the public eye, but who typify the finest
traditions of those who work in the front lines of the conservation movement."
Ten awards are made annually and each consists of $500 and an engraved bronze
plaque. The awards are presented to professional conservationists employed by
_ non- profit organizations.
If you wish to submit a letter of endorsement in Andy's behalf, please send
it to me at the above address in an envelope marked "personal and confidential."
Your letter should be addressed to: American Motors Conservation Awards Committee,
Detroit, Michigan 48232.
Sincerely yours,
John A. Haislet
JAH/sm
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NOMINATION OF
D. A. ANDERSON HEAD
Information and Education Department, Texas Forest Service
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
For The
PROFESSIONAL CONSERVATIONIST
1972 AMERICAN MOTORS CONSERVATION AWARD
October 30, 1971
I hereby nominate D. A. "Andy" Anderson for the 1972 American Motors
Conservation Award. Anderson is one who has been in the front lines of
the conservation movement in Texas for more than 25 years. He continues
to serve in this capacity quietly, with commitment, and with concern.
The nominee has a BS degree in Forestry and a MS degree in Range
Science.
In support of this nomination I have attached letters of endorse-
ment from others involved in the area of conservation education. A sum -
mary of his many accomplishments to date are presented below for review
by the Awards Committee:
(1) He is an active member of the Texas Advisory Com-
mittee on Conservation Education and has served since its for-
mal establishment in 1956, serving two years as chairman of
this group. This Committee, established by the Texas Education
Agency, is made up of members appointed by the State Commis-
sioner of Education from all natural resource agencies, the
public school system, and the state's universities.
(2) Recently, as chairman of an a3 -hoc sub - committee of
this group, he prepared "A Program for Teacher Education in
Conservation," a copy of which is attached. It expresses
his broad view of conservation.
(3) As a member of the afore mentioned committee,
�- Anderson was instrumental in establishing an awards program
for Texas teachers who do an outstanding job in conservation.
This program is widely acclaimed today.
(4) As a consultant on forests and plants, he partici-
pates in many workshops at colleges and universities through-
out Texas each year. He has done so for more than 20 years.
He also participates in conservation education workshops con-
ducted by school systems and others.
(5) Anderson has completed a forestry teaching guide,
which will be published shortly, for use by Vocational Agri-
culture teachers in Texas. This will be supplemented by
overhead visuals which he also developed. This material will
have application throughout the South.
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(6) For many years, Anderson was actively engaged in
youth and adult forest conservation camps and workshops and
for his contributions he was awarded the Lone Star Farmer
Award by the Future Farmers of America. He also received an
award from Prairie View A&M University for his contributions
to the Negro youth of Texas.
(7) The nominee is co- author of two books on forestry
that have been adopted by the Texas Education Agency for
instructional purposes. He is also the author of many varied
educational materials used in the public schools.
(8) Anderson was the prime mover in the development of
a conservation handbook by the Texas Federation of Garden
Clubs and for his contributions received a Presidential
Citation from that organization.
(9) He is an active member of the National Conservation
Education Association and has served in several capacities of
service with this organization.
(10) While serving as mayor of the City of College Station,
and being a state employee at the same time, he wa,s instrumental,
through a. city committee, in putting on a most intensive clean-
` up campaign. It made the citizens more cognizant of environ-
mental education.
(11) In recognition of his contributions to forestry at
the state level, Anderson was the recipient in 1970 of the
Society of American Foresters Award for outstanding contribu-
tions to the forestry profession in Texas.
(12) Anderson was recently elected to the Board of Dir-
ectors of the Texas Forestry Association. He is a member of
the Texas Outdoor Writers Association, the East Texas Wild-
life Association, and many other conservation groups repre-
senting a broad spectrum of conservation.
(13) It was primarily through Anderson's efforts that
the Sears - Roebuck Foundation, through its director, Cal Johnson,
initiated a Sears - Roebuck Foundation Forestry Awards Program
for 4-H and FFA youth that has continued in Texas for 15 years.
In summary, I believe that D. A. Anderson typifies that finest tra-
dition of those who work in the front line of the conservation movement,
and for the many contributions he has made, I highly recommend him for
the national recognition he so richly deserves.
John A. Haislet
104 Redmond
JAH/sm College Station, Texas 778+0
Enc.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
of
ACHIEVEMENT
A PROGRAM
FOR
TEACHER EDUCATION
IN
CONSERVATION
AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE
TEXAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION EDUCATION
JUNE 2, 1970
Prepared by
D. A. Anderson, Chairman
Sub- Committee on Teacher Education
A PROGRAM
FOR
TEACHER EDUCATION
IN CONSERVATION
Background
The industrial revolution in America enabled us to achieve a high stand-
ard of living. We are the envy of the world. Yet, it brought with it some
undesirable side effects.
Never have our citizens been so concerned and aroused about the manage-
` ment and use of our natural resources as they are today. Legislative bodies
at all levels of government, public agencies, and private agencies are seeking
answers to difficult problems posed primarily by an industrial society, an
increasing population and disappearing land.
Water and air pollution, soil erosion, diminishing wildlife, marred land-
" scapes and preempted open spaces, the effects of the misdevelopment of our
natural resources, are the concern of all strata of our society. Even the hitherto
unconcerned layman is now conscious of the problem.
For the first time in our history, our affluence, permits planning for
social objectives and permits us to make choices respecting the utilization
of our natural resources. No longer can we assume that all land and water
resources must inevitably be sacrificed to the basic sustenance and protection
of human life. We must take a second look to identify those resources which,
if properly managed, can provide man's essential needs for living, working
and playing.
President Nixon, in his message to Congress in February 1970, related
the urgency for action on the part of the federal government and his plan to
help cope with the problem.
In the National Environmental Policy Act signed into law in January 1970,
it was said in part "Congress recognizes that each person has a responsibility
�- to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment. "
It is therefore most important and urgent at this time, in this era of
heightened concern for conservation education, to come forth and elucidate
the choices and to supply the economic and ecological facts on which wise
decisions in resource management may be based. There is no room for pas-
`- siveness.
The Texas Advisory Committee on Conservation Education has, since
its establishment in March 1956, enunciated the need for conservation education
through every possible avenue open to it. Emphasis has been given to the in-
service training of teachers in workshops at the local level as well as at various
colleges and universities throughout the state.
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The committee recognizes that public schools are the basic institution
for the attainment of improved living. Accepting this thesis, a consideration
of conservation education as one phase of the public school program is not
debatable. The importance of the problems associated with the wise use of
our natural resources, and broad implications of these problems so evident
in today's news that affect the welfare of the public, leave educational leaders
and the schools no alternative.
The committee further recognizes that there is a basic need for conserva-
tion literacy on the part of all college and university students, but particularly
those being trained to become teachers. This is essential in order that they
can better impart to the students they teach a general knowledge of resource
management science, technology, history, organization, and philosophy so
that students might have a basic understanding of current issues and problems
that call for intelligent citizen decisions.
Interest of state legislators in natural resource conservation education
is evident from the following S.C. R. No. 56, 56th Legislature, of April 21,
1959:
"Whereas, The school children of Texas inherit not only the rich
historic traditions of their forebearers but also abundant natural resources
of all kinds; and
"Whereas, Teachers in the public schools of Texas have always
endeavored to impress upon the minds and hearts of their students the history
of this State and such related subjects as the democratic form of government
which is their heritage; and
"Whereas, The pioneers of Texas not only used such natural
features as land, water, minerals, and wildlife for constructive human pur-
poses but also sought to conserve these blessings for us, their successors;
and
"Whereas, With an ever - growing population and accompanying
trends toward industrialization. Texans of the future are not likely to find
nature's gifts in such profusion as did their ancestors; and
"Whereas, Conservation is a worthy attribute of citizenship for
Texans, young and old; now, therefore be it
"Resolved, By the Senate of the State of Texas, the House of
Representatives concurring, That the State Board of Education be requested
to study means by which instruction in natural resources and their apprecia-
tion and conservation may be incorporated into the curricula of Texas' public,
elementary and secondary schools -- either as part of present course offerings
or as new courses; and be it further
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"Resolved, That the State Board of Education be requested to
submit its report on this topic, including findings, comments, and recommen-
dations to the 57th Legislature. "
In a report to the 57th Legislature by the State Board of Education the
need to reevaluate the teacher certification program to include the teaching
of natural resources at the college level was recognized. Also recognized
was the need for a statewide in- service training program for teachers.
A proposal to the Interim House Agriculture Committee meeting in Luf-
kin, August 1966, recommending passage of legislation making it mandatory
that a course in conservation education be required for teacher certification,
was favorably received.
As early as November 1949 the Texas Council on Teacher Education en-
dorsed a proposition that instruction in conservation education be made a
part of the curriculum of colleges and universities. This was reemphasized
at the Conservation Education Planning Conference at Texas A &M University
in August 1951 in which they urged that the subject be taught as a separate
subject and be required of all education majors. Similar recommendations
were made in succeeding years by various educational groups.
Goals for Texas, Phase 1, 1969 urged training in conservation education
as a prerequisite to teacher certification in Texas.
The states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and California are among those
that, in recognition of growing conservation problems, have made mandatory
a course in conservation at the college and university level for teacher ac-
creditation.
Some progressive and farsighted colleges and universities in Texas offer
course work in conservation education on an optional basis to future teachers.
While the teaching of conservation education in the public schools of Texas
is not mandatory, conservation education has received recognition by the Texas
Education Agency in the appointment of the Texas Advisory Committee on Con-
` servation Education and the placement on its staff an individual whose part -time
activity is associated with this field.
In the Texas Education Agency publication, "Principles and Standards
for Accrediting Elementary and Secondary Schools" (1970) a recognition is
made that the teaching of conservation of natural resources should be part of
the school curricula. However, teachers, for the most part, are not suffi-
ciently knowledgeable in the subject to impart knowledge to the school children
of the state on the subject.
Philosophy of Conservation Education
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The Texas Advisory Committee on Conservation Education recognizes
that conservation education is a broad area and that it is recognized nationally
under many names, as resource -use education, environmental education,
natural resource education, resource management education, environmental-
- ecological education, and environmental resource management to name the
more important. In Texas, the name conservation education has been used
for many years and is a term generally accepted nationally.
By definition, the Committee recognizes conservation education to en-
compass a recognition by man of his interdependence with his environment
and all of life, and his responsibility for developing a culture that maintains
an environment fit for life and fit for living.
Through conservation education, therefore, the goal is to examine how
we can protect our natural inheritance without penalizing rational use, or in
substance, how we can develop our natural resources without destroying the
environment. It involves the balancing of resources against human resources
and the rights of the present generation against the rights of future generations.
Recommendation
In recognition of the leadership role of the Texas Advisory Committee
on Conservation Education in the field of conservation education it is the
recommendation of this body that teacher education institutions in the state
of Texas establish, at the earliest date possible, an integrated course which
will present a synthesis of philosophy and knowledge of conservation.
The committee further recommends that this course be made mandatory
to meet the requirements for teacher certification. The course should include
the history and philosophy of the conservation movement, an appreciative
understanding of the wide variety of natural resources, importance of con-
` servation of our natural resources in a natural and international setting, re-
lationship of supply of natural resources and economic structure, natural
resource management techniques, types of control that bear on resource use,
and the role and importance of resource use planning for the future, both public
and private.
It is recognized that the course of study proposed for Texas teachers will
also fulfill a need for a generalized course for professional students in a variety
of conservation related areas, as well as for liberal arts majors.
Generalized Course Content
It is not the intent of the committee to set forth a specific comprehensive
program of study or to cite how each college or university might implement the
course. This can best be left to each institution. It may evolve in a variety of
ways and directions, based on faculty, funds, and other factors.
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However, in order to be positive in action, the committee presents below
a broad generalized subject content for conservation education. In making this
presentation, it does so with the knowledge that this is not the total "magic
formula. " An attempt is made in the outline, however, to provide college
students with resource principles and values and to encourage them to face
problems, which as citizens, they will be called upon to render crucial judge-
ments in the days ahead. And, with such knowledge, teachers will be better
qualified to teach the youth of our state, our future citizens, in conservation
education matters.
The committee is willing to further implement this course outline as may
be requested.
The suggested course presentation follows-
1. Introduction
Establish an understanding of the meaning of conservation edu-
cation. Examine changing public perceptions of conservation and changing
issues in resource management. Use case studies.
Z. Problems of Environmental Quality
Review the critical issues of the period such as water pollution,
air pollution, pesticides, urban degradation and shrinking open space.
3. Resource Requirements
Recognition of the problems in resource education. Considera-
tion of basic natural resources, such as soil, water, air, forests, grass and
other plants, wildlife, fish, and oil, gas and minerals.
4. Human Requirements
Review some of the basic human needs in relation to the re-
sources, particularly those that involve heavy resource utilization. Topics
would include agriculture, forestry, industry, recreation, and the city.
5. Our Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Systems
Examine conservation through the views of various individuals
such as a politician, ecologist, economist, geologist, forester, engineer,
sociologist, physiologist, etc. , to see how different approaches can contribute
to an understanding of environmental management principles. The in- sights
of these diciplines are essential toward the development of a resource -man
ethic and to achieve a view of harmony between the environment and people.
6. Organizations Concerned With Conservation Education
Examine the way society is presently organized to deal with
environmental issues. This would involve legislative, executive, judicial,
education research, regional planning, and volunteer organizations.
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7. The Citizen in Action
On the assumption that an ecological consciousness has partially,
at least, been developed, the point is reached for the translation of the concepts
and understandings into action. The course is concluded by suggesting some of
the roles individuals can play as a voter, a user, or a professional in ensuring
environmental quality.
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SUPPLEMENTARY LETTERS
of
ENDORSEMENT
TEXAS
FORESTRY
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ASSOCIATION
P. 0. BOX 1488 Phone Area Code 713 634 -5523 LUFKIN, TEXAS 75901
P *esident.
W. W. RABORN
ORANGE
November 2, 1971
L P, es de ^.r.E'.�t.
NOLAN ATCHLEY
L IV I N GSTON
L Vice President
J. 8. WEBSTER
HOUSTON
Past President:
O. R. CRAWFORD
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JASPER
Am er i can Motors Conservation Awards Committee
President - Emeritus:
E. O. SIECKE
Detroit,
GALVESTON
Michigan 48232
E\P utive Vice President:
E. R. WAGONER
Gentlemen:
P. O. BOX 1488
LUFKIN
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I wholeheartedly endorse the nomination of D. A. "Andy"
Anderson
for the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award in the
professional
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category.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Andy since 1949 and
am thoroughly
acquainted with his extensive conservation activities,
not only in
the field of forestry, but also in connection with the
conservation
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of related resources such as wildlife, water, soil, etc.
He has authored numerous publications and several books on conser-
vation for use at elementary, high school and college levels. He
has worked tirelessly with the Texas Education.Agency insisting
that elementary school teachers be adequately trained to teach
conservation and he has insisted that conservation be included in
the curriculum for all Texas elementary students.
He has worked diligently with youth groups such as 4 -H Clubs and
FFA Chapters. He has conducted conservation workshops for vocational
agriculture teachers and other teachers.
He served for a period as Secretary of the Texas Forestry Association
which is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, conservation organization
in the state. More recently he served on the association's Public
Education and Environmental Improvement Committee. This year he was
elected to the three -year term on the Board of Directors.
Each $1.00 from standing frees adds $25 00 to Texas' economy through harvesting, manufacturing, construction, transportation and marketing.
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
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November 2, 1971
It would take a letter of many pages to adequately document his
many accomplishments over 30 or more years in the field of
conservation education. There is no way in which I can over-
emphasize the outstanding qualifications for this man for this
award. Your thorough consideration of his nomination will be
appreciated.
Sincerely,
E. R. Wagoner
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American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
Please accept these remarks as a letter of endorsement in
behalf of D.A. "Andy" Anderson's nomination in the professional
category in conservation education work.
For the past three years I have been a joint member with
Mr. Anderson in the "Texas Advisory Committee for Conservation
Education ". This is a statewide environmental advisory
committee authorized by the Texas Education Agency, State
Commissioner, Dr. Edgar, to advise the State of Texas Educa-
tion Commission in regards to conservation education needs
for the public school systems for the State of Texas.
Mr. Anderson has been most active in the leadership of this
commission and has probably influenced conservation educa-
tion work for the entire state of Texas as much as anyone in
the State. He is deserving of this nomination.
Sincerely,
H. Robert Black, P.E.
Agency Coordination
Air Pollution Control Services
BOARD OF HEALTH
JAMES E. PEAVY, M.D., M.P.H.
COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH AUSTIN, TEXAS
HAMPTON C. ROBINSON, M.D., CHAIRMAN
ROBERT D. MORETON. M.D., VICE- CHAIRMAN
W. KENNETH THURMOND, D.D.S., SECRETARY
MICKIE G. HOLCOMB, D.O.
J.B. COPEL AND, M.D.
N. L. BARKER JR., M.D.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
JESS WAY NE WEST, R. PH.
JOHN M. SMITH JR., M.D.
NOBLE H. PRICE, M.D.
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November 1, 1 J / 1
ROYCE E. WISEN BAKE R, M.S. EN G.
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
Please accept these remarks as a letter of endorsement in
behalf of D.A. "Andy" Anderson's nomination in the professional
category in conservation education work.
For the past three years I have been a joint member with
Mr. Anderson in the "Texas Advisory Committee for Conservation
Education ". This is a statewide environmental advisory
committee authorized by the Texas Education Agency, State
Commissioner, Dr. Edgar, to advise the State of Texas Educa-
tion Commission in regards to conservation education needs
for the public school systems for the State of Texas.
Mr. Anderson has been most active in the leadership of this
commission and has probably influenced conservation educa-
tion work for the entire state of Texas as much as anyone in
the State. He is deserving of this nomination.
Sincerely,
H. Robert Black, P.E.
Agency Coordination
Air Pollution Control Services
Texas Education Agency
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October 33, 1971
American Motors Cemserratim Awards Comu►ittee
Detroit. Michigan 48232
Dear Sias:
201 East Eleventh Street
Austin, Texas
78701
It is my understanding that Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson of the Texas Forest
Service, Texas A 4 M University. College Station►, Texas, has been nominated
for your 1972 award in the professional category. I want to take this
opportunity to rscs+mend Mr. Anderson for this award.
In 1956, the Tocas State Legislature directed the Texas Education Agency to
study the existing public school curricula* end ensure that conservation
was being taught adequately in ell grades and to all subjects. The Agency
was instructed to report back to the Legislature in 1955.
As a result of this direative, the Commissioner of Sduaatioa appointed A
24- -amber conservation advisory committee, which V approved by the State
Board of 9ducatioa, to males this sturdy and to assist the Agency staff in
the development of curriculum materials to meet the changing needs of the
public schools. This committee has continued to the present date. Mr.
Anderson was appointed a member of the original committee end has never
been replaced. I night aid that he has served as summl chairman on three
separate occasions.
During the approximately sixteen years Mr. Anderson has served on the Texas
Advisory Committee for Conservation Education, he has:
assisted the Texas Education Agency in developing Curriculum
materials
assisted colleges and universities in planning and implementing
pre- and in- sorvieek programs in conservation education
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October 13, 1971
assisted local schools in planning and implementing in- service
programs in conservation education
served as speaker for parent teacher and ether school meetings
provided materials suitable for conservation exhibits and for
use in elementary and secondary classrooms
planned programs for special days such as Arbor Day, and
located local resource people who were willing to work with
local schools in developing comprehensive conservation education
programs.
I cannot think of any person, in our State who is more deserving of your
consideration for an award than Hr. D. A. "AmAy" Anderson.
Very truly yours,
J. W. ldgar
Comml.soloner of Education
1007 Walton Drive
College Station, Texas 77840
October 15, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sirs:
I would like to take this opportunity to recommend
for your consideration Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson, Texas
Forest Service, Texas A and M University, College Station,
Texas to receive the 1972 American Motors Conservation
Award in the professional category.
During the past thirty years it has been my privi-
lege to work with and follow his many contributions made
in conservation education in this state and the nation.I
do not know of a man who has done more in the state of
Texas than Mr Anderson.He started the program as we know
it today. At this time he is in Austin, Texas working to-
ward the improvment of Conservation Education.
Mr. Anderson is an author in the field of conserva-
tion education, works with the state legislature in this
area for the state, serves on national committees, and
works with other states to improve their conservation
education programs. I can assure you that he is one of
the most sincere and deserving men you will have to con-
sider for this great honor.
May I express my and the many friends thanks for
your consideration of Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson to re-
ceive this high and great honor.
Sincerely yours,
&(3 Q. Qry d m,
Grad Parker, Professor
Texas A and M University
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE P. 0. Box 6 48, Temple, Texas 76501
October 13, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sirs:
It is my understanding that Mr. D. A. Anderson, Information and Education
Office, Texas Forest Service, is being nominated for a 1972 American
Motors Conservation Award in the professional category. I am pleased to
add my endorsement to that nomination.
I have known and been associated with Andy for many years and for the
past six years have served with him on the Texas Education Agency
Advisory Committee on Conservation Education. He has been one of the
pillars of this committee since its inception.
Andy's contributions to the conservation effort span more than 20 years;
and in addition to serving on the Texas Advisory Committee on Conserva-
tion Education, he has been involved in such varied activities as:
participation in the National Conservation Education Association, co-
authoring two educational publications which have been used by the Texas
Education Agency, development of numerous teaching aids and materials,
serving as consultant for numerous conservation education workshops in
high schools, colleges and universities throughout the State, 4 -H and FFA
activities (including a special award for his contribution to Negro youth).
In addition to Mr. Anderson's broad knowledge of conservation and related
fields, his enthusiasm, dynamic personality, and untiring efforts have
made his contributions truly outstanding. He typifies the finest traditions
of those who work in the field of conservation and is most deserving of
recognition by your Awards Committee.
Very truly yours,
John I. Kincaid
Assistant State Conservationist
1306 Arcadia Avenue
Austin, Texas 78757
October 13, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Subject: Nomination - Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson
1972 American Motors Conservation Awards
Gentlemen:
Please accept this letter as my endorsement to the nomination of Mr. D. A.
"Andy" Anderson for the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award in the
professional category.
It is my pleasure to serve with Mr. Anderson on the Texas Advisory Committee
on Conservation Education. Mr. Anderson is recognized and appreciated by
those who have familiarity with his long dedication to conservation activities.
In addition to his authoring education publications adopted by the Texas
Education Agency and other educational materials, Mr. Anderson has devoted
much time to the Conservation Education Association. He has worked with
youth groups, colleges, universities and school districts for more than
20 years in furthering the cause of conservation education.
It is a pleasure for me to add my endorsement to the nomination of Mr. D. A.
"Andy" Anderson for the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award. If I can
provide further information, please feel free to call on me.
Sincerely,
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David L. Houston, P. E.
Texas State Department of Health
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JACK STADOS, DIRECTOR
October 13, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sir:
It has been my pleasure and honor to have served with Mr. D. A.
"Andy" Anderson on the Texas Advisory Committee on Conservation
Education since it was first begun. This committee is composed
of a group of people concerned with Conse rvatton Education and it
advises the Texas Education Agency in this area.
Mr. Anderson has been an outstanding member in terms of effort put
forth, leadership and results. I do not know of another man in the
state of Texas who is more deserving of recognition for his efforts
in ecology than Mr. Anderson.
Respectfully,
Director of Special
Certificate Program
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ECTOR COUNTY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
FLOYD D. MANRY, SUPERINTENDENT
BOX 3912
ODESSA, TEXAS 79760
October 14, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sir:
I wish to support the nomination of Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson
for the American Motors Conservation Award. My support is
based on my personal knowledge of the efforts that Mr. Anderson
has directed toward conservation as a school superintendent and
as a member of the administrative staff of the Texas Education
Agency.
Mr. Anderson is well known and well respected by the school
people of the state of Texas. Recognition of his services through
your program would bring recognition to the merits of the program.
Respectfully yours,
FIoyd D. Ma
Superintend of Schools
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78712
University Station, Box X
Phone 512 -471 -1534
October 13, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
I write to endorse Mr. John A. Haislet's nomination of Mr.
D. A. "Andy" Anderson for a 1972 American Motors Conservation
Award in the professional category.
I have been associated with Andy for several years as a fel-
low member of the Texas Advisory Committee on Conservation
Education. Mr. Anderson has been a senior member of that com-
mittee for many years and has been highly instrumental in making
the committee an effective voice in Texas conservation education.
I have also worked with Andy in conservation workshops in
universities and school districts for the past ten years. The sin-
cerity and experience he brings to these workshops have been ex-
ceedingly important in stimulating a sense of conservation at grass-
roots levels.
In a day when environmental concern is great, when emotions
are sometimes high, and when many so- called environmentalists
are to be found, Andy stands as a true professional who has devoted
much of his career to effective and meaningful issues in environ-
mental education.
Recognition of Mr. Anderson's contributions to conservation
will not only honor him appropriately but will be a credit and in
keeping with the dignity of the American Motors Conservation Award.
Very truly y urs,
h/ .- z.- -'L- --
W. L. Fisher
Director
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Texas Education Agency
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October 21, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
201 East Eleventh Street
Austin, Texas
78701
I wish to add a statement of commendation for D. A. "Andy"
Anderson in behalf of his being nominated for a 1972 American
Motors Conservation Award in the professional category.
Mr. Anderson, active in local, state, and community affairs,
has served for many years as a member of the Conservation
Education Advisory Committee. This state advisory committee,
composed of 21 members, considers, evaluates, and makes edu-
cational program recommendations for possible inclusion in
the public school programs. Mr. Anderson has served, without
pay, in an objective, constructive manner and has contributed
significantly to the overall development of conservation
education.
In my opinion he deserves full consideration and is worthy
of being named recipient of the award for which he is
nominated.
Sincerely y rs,
L. Harlan Ford, Assistant Commissioner
for Teacher Education and Instructional
Services
01*1 Information Committee M,
of the
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TEXAS MID - CONTINENT
OIL & GAS ASSOCIATION
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October 20, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
I have been told that Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson has been
nominated for a 1972 American Motors Conservation Award
in the professional category and I want to endorse his
nomination.
Mr. Anderson has been a tireless and dedicated "teacher" in
the area of conservation - education for many years. His efforts
to educate both students and adult groups have taken many forms.
He is the author of numerous articles, literally hundreds of
speeches and active in national conservation - education associ-
ations and state committees. He is a charter member of one of
Texas' oldest conservation - education groups ... the Texas
Advisory Committee on Conservation Education ... which was
organized in 1954. This group, a leader in state conservation
efforts today, also serves as an advisory group to the Texas
Education Agency and the State Board of Education.
It is a pleasure to urge that Mr. Anderson be named to receive
this award.
Si erel ,
Earl W. Grabhorn
Educational Director
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tINIVERSITY
DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE
October 19, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Award Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281
It has come to my attention that D. A. (Andy) Anderson has been
nominated to receive the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award
in the professional category.
It is an honor to heartily endorse this nomination for I feel that
the nominee is a most deserving chap. I shall not go into detail on
his activities in conservation, for I assume the nominator has done
this.
I have known "Andy" for a number of years, first meeting him when I
was active in the Conservation Education Association movement.
His success in the conservation education field is due to many factors.
His intimate knowledge of the field, his wide spectrum of experience,
his enthusiasm and his keen people interest have endeared him to many.
He merits your careful attention and I shall personally appreciate any
consideration which you can give "Andy ".
With all good wishes, I am
Respectfully yours,
B. Ira Judd
Professor of Agronomy
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October 20, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sir:
It is my pleasure to recommend Mr. D. A. Anderson, of the Texas Forest
Service, for the General Motors Conservation Award.
I have known Mr. Anderson for the last 10 years or more. My knowledge
about him has been through his lecturing before my class in, "Conservation of
Natural Resources ". His lectures and demonstrations have been outstanding
and have been a great help in making this course very meaningful to the stu-
dents. His demonstrations with live material along with some very excellent
visual aids material has made his lectures outstanding. Such work as this to
a large group of students, the majority of whom will be teachers,should do
much to educate the present and future generations in the value of conservation.
Through the efforts of Mr. Anderson a large amount of material is
supplied to the students of my classes. This material is invaluable in the
preparation of their scrapbooks, which are required for the completion of this
course.
While Mr. Anderson, deals primarily in the field of forest conservation,
he does very clearly recognize the part the other natural resources play in
field of conservation.
L Furthermore my observation of Mr. Anderson is that he is full of enthusiam
in his work and does an excellent job of selling himself and particularly the
part forest conservation plays in the life of our people.
Much more could be said concerning his good work in the field of forest
conservation, but it is my pleasure to bring up the several points with which
I am most familiar.
Sincerely yours,
r. J. B. Corns
Professor
Dept. of Social Studies
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
NACOGDOCHES. TEXAS 75961
October 18, 1971
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sirs:
The purpose of this letter is to convey to you the important
role that D.A. "Andy" Anderson has played in this state's
effort to achieve a comprehensive conservational program. His
greatest contribution in this field has been his leadership.
In this capacity he has greatly increased the efficiency of
others in conservation.
Mr. Anderson is responsible for my involvement in conservation
education in this state. He has contributed greatly to the
sociological research in conservation and forest fire prevent-
ion by his encouragement as well as by his willingness to
provide opportunities for study.
For the above reasons and many more, I would highly recommend
Andy Anderson without any reservation as a nominee for the
1972 American Motors Conservation Award in the professional
`- category.
Res tfully ours,
Ben E. Dicke on, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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W. M. Thacker, Jr.
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2920 SOUTHLAND CENTER . DALLAS. TEXAS 75201 . AC 214 . 748 -8861
October 18, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
It is my understanding that Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson has been nominated
for the American Motors Conservation Award for 1972. From my many years
of association with Mr. Anderson in conservation education work, I have
been deeply impressed with his sincerity and unflagging interest in all
phases of conservation work. He has demonstrated an abiding faith that
people will indeed protect and make a wise use of their resources if they
are educated toward this end. Mr. Anderson has been a stalwart campaigner
toward a goal of infusing the best concepts and techniques of conservation
into the normal school curriculum of Texas children. His efforts will
doubtless be reflected in attitudes carried in future generations. He
would be an excellent choice for your award.
Sincerely,
V. 9/Af wt
ohn W. Wagner
Vice President for Public Affairs
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PAUL H. WALSER
110_' NORTH FIRST STREET
TEMPLE, TEXAS 76501
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
WILLIAM J. DODD
STATE SUPERINTENDENT
BATON ROUGE 70804
October 26, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Cor=ittee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Mr. Haislet:
I commend you for submitting; Andy's name as a recip-
ient for a 1972 American Motor Conservation Award. I %any
people in Louisiana share rmj opinion concerning Andy's
ability as a conservation educator.
Good luck! and give my regards to Andy.
Sincerely,
Rudy L. Landry, President
Louisiana Conservation Educa-
tion Association
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October 25, 1971
American Motors Conservation Award Committee
netroit
Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
Mr. D. A. Anderson, College Station, Texas of the Texas Forest
Service is being nominated for the 1972 American Motors
Conservation Award.
Mr. Anderson has been instrumental in many conservation education
programs in Texas. His influence has spread far {greater than
Texas, however, with his input into the National Conservation
Education Association. Andy has served on the national organiza-
tion in several instances as a program leader and a participant
in conservation education.
His contributions to this national organization, both in the form
of written materials and ideas for the Newsletter, have been
outstanding.
- I wish to recommend D. A. Anderson for the American ?toturs Award
in Conserva.;ion Education. Of particular mention, of course, are
his activities in the local university at College Station, Involve-
ment and support in school board, city goverment, chur.ct activities
and youth organizations, etc. *fir. Anderson is truly a deserving
recipient for this award. If you have any questions or wish further
supporting data, please feel free to contact me. I can be reached
at 608 -266 -0416.
Sincerely,
Robert 0. Ellingson
Secretary - Treasurer
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TE A_ S BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Organized 1885 -1,200 Texas Member Banks / 1001 Vaughn Building, Austin, Texas 78701, AC 512 - 472.8388
October 26, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson of the Texas Forest Service
stands head and shoulders above the average individual
in our State as a "champion" for conservation of our
natural resources. For many years, he has been a leader
_ in every phase in the conservation program, both state
and national. He has served as chairman of the State's
major committee on conservation education; his leader-
ship is recognized in every educational agency as well
as within the ranks of his colleagues.
It is my pleasure to join with other Texans in nominating
Mr. Anderson for a 1972 American Motors Conservation
Award in the professional category.
Yours very truly,
Lee - lilborn, Ph. D.
Education Director
(Formerly Assistant
Commissioner for In-
struction, Texas
Education Agency)
PRESIDENT, OSCAR C. LINDEMANN, Dallas VICE PRESIDENT, LEON STONE, Austin TREASURER, MAX A. MANDEL, Laredo
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SAM O. KIMBERLIN, JR. COUNSEL, LEONARD PASSMORE EDUCATION DIRECTOR, LEE WILBORN
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL —MILES D. WILSON, Bellville J. W. LANDER, JR., Houston CHARLES E. CHEEVER, JR., San Antonio
G. E. RONEY, McAllen MONROE HANNES, Giddings JAY C. SLOAN, Georgetown JACK ELAM, Event WILLIAM B. BERTELSEN,
Crenfills Gap JOHN D. SAUNDERS, Palestine E. R. GREGG, JR., Jacksonville JEF C ESNEY, Colorado City JOHN P. GAMMILL,
Kermit OLIVER HOWARD, Abilene W. C. ORR, JR., Denton J. B. POTTS, Post
Texas Bankers Rseord.Publ!shed Monthly by TBA, MILTON BOSWELL, Editor
ADDRESS ONLY THE DIRECTOR.
BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES
AND WILDLIFE
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
October 27, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sirs:
I have been advised that Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson has been
nominated for a 1972 American Motors Conservation Award in the
_ professional category. As one who has been associated with
"Andy" for over ten years, I wish to strongly support his
selection for this outstanding award he so justly deserves.
"Andy" has been deeply involved in conservation education for
many years. In the past, while others were talking about conser-
vation education, he was doing something about it. I particularly
recall while with the Forest Service that I frequently asked
"Andy" for help and always got it: Through the years he has
pioneered educational programs in Texas with the Texas Advisory
Committee on Conservation Education Association and other groups.
If the American Motors Conservation Award was "developed to recog-
nize dedicated people whose work is not ordinarily in the public
eye, but who typify the finest traditions of those who work in
the front lines of the conservation movement," then I know no
better qualified individual than "Andy" Anderson. It is my very
great honor to add my endorsement to his nomination.
Sincerely yours,
William L. Colpitts
Chief, Branch of Public Use
Division of Wildlife Refuges
United States Department of the Interior
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
WATER RESOURCES DIVISION
FEDERAL BUILDING
300 EAST 8TH STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
October 27, 1971
American Motors
Conservation Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
Professional and personal friends of D. A. (Andy) Anderson, Head,
Information and Education Department, Texas Forest Service, Texas
A&M University, College Station, Texas, recognize Andy as an out-
standing leader and educator in the field of conservation and proper
use of the Nation's natural resources.
I am pleased for the privilege to recommend Andy for the "Distinguished
Service Award presented by your Conservation Committee to individuals
who have made major contributions in this field.
I have enjoyed and benefited from working with Andy as a, member of the
"Texas Advisory Committee on Conservation Education" for the past
fifteen years. As a member of this Committee he has done outstanding
work as a participant and consultant, not only to the Texas Education
Commission, but also as a participant and consultant to numerous
Texas Colleges, Universities, and organized groups at local, State,
and National level.
Mr. Anderson has authored a. number of technical and/or lay -type papers
on Conservation of Natural Resources, with emphasis on his specialized
field "Forest and Forestry." He is the author or co- author of several
books in this field, two of which are a. part of my technical library.
It is with pleasure that I recommend Mr. D. A. Anderson as a recipient
of the American Motors Conservation Committee Award.
Sincerely yours,
Tr g i4ell
Hydrologist
U. S. Geological Survey,
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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT DEAN
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
EAST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST TEXAS STATION
COMMERCE. TEXAS 75428
October 21, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
This letter serves as an unqualified recommendation for Mr. D.A.
Anderson for the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award in the
professional category. Mr. Anderson has long been associated
with conservation education work in the State of Texas. Years
before environmental concern became the "in thing ", Mr. Anderson
was working efficiently and diligently toward the accomplishment
of the goals that all of us now recognize and support. The hard-
ships he experienced during these years were only surpassed by the
personal dedication he exhibited.
For the past three years I have directed conservation education
workshops for public school teachers. Mr. Anderson has provided
the catalyst and the assistance necessary to get these types of
courses instituted at the university level. Throughout the state
there are hundreds of teachers who each year spend many classroom
hours utilizing the materials and information Mr. Anderson has
provided in order to more effectively present conservation infor-
mation to young children. Unselfishly, he has dedicated himself
to improving the quality and quantity of conservation education
in Texas.
Mr. Anderson possesses the skill, determination and personality
that combine to make him an outstanding defender of environmental
issues. His dedication to the public welfare and his concern for
people and the environment in which they live have made him, in
my judgment, the most outstanding individual in conservation in
the State of Texas.
In addition to his conservation efforts Mr. Anderson is equally
dedicated toward the improvement of man's social environment. He
is active in city government, civic and religious organizations
and as an individual working toward the satisfaction of civic
responsibility.
Without reservation and with strong enthusiasm I support the nomi-
nation of Mr. D.A. Anderson for the 1972 American Motors Conserva-
tion Award.
Sincerely,
Donald R. Coker
Ass i stunt Dean
C,0110gr Of I dLIC,11t: iurt
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TEXAS STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD
1018 First National Building
Temple, Texas 76501
AREA CODE 817, 773 -2250
October 27, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sirs:
I am pleased to be given the opportunity to endorse the nomination
of D. A. "Andy" Anderson for an award in conservation. He has de-
dicated a life's work in this field. His contributions in this
field are many. I wish to emphasize one area of his work.
I have served thirteen years with him on the Advisory Committee on
Conservation Education to the Texas Education Agency. This is an
action committee as well as an advisory one. He has contributed
much to the accomplishments of this committee, having served as
Chairman in the past and is now serving as a member of the executive
sub committee.
This committee receives no monetary compensation for it's work. As
is true with all large committees, a few members do most of the work.
'Andy" is one of the few.
Sincerely yours,
L. F. Stewart
Field Representative
LFS:mc
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
Southeastern Area, State and Private Forestry
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
3000
November 1, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sirs:
Friends in Texas have notified me that D. A. "Andy"
Anderson has been nominated for the 1972 American Motors
Conservation Award in the professional category. I
would like to add my endorsement to this nomination.
In my job as Public Information Officer for the South-
eastern Area, State and Private Forestry of the U. S.
Forest Service, I have had close association with Andy
in several facets of the Information and Education
endeavors he is involved with in Texas. His innovative
approach to primary and secondary education in the
schools of Texas has served as a guide to many of us
working in other states. His ability to inspire among
his own staff this same innovative approach to informa
tion problems has gained his information branch national
recognition.
Andy is also involved, and has been for many years, in
conservation education, and as an active member of Conser
vation Education Association and similar organizations,
he has strived for excellence in this field.
He is an organizer and a planner. These latter facets
of his career have been proven time after time, as he
has taken charge and carried out many meetings in which
national figures have participated.
My associates in the information education field across
the South consider Andy Anderson the Dean of Southern
I &E Chiefs and never fail to gain inspiration and sound
guidance whenever they seek his assistance. I heartily
endorse his nomination for your Professional Award.
Sincerely yours,
IRA L. BRAY
Public Information Officer
CONSERVATION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
A National Organization, founded in 1953, is open to all persons and organizations
interested in forwarding the broad aspects of education in conservation.
Education Key to Conservation
OFFICERS — 1969 -1970
President
CLARENCE E. BILLINGS '69 -'71
S. o' Education
M�ss:.uri Dept. of Conservation
P C Be, 190
r City, Missouri 65101
First Vice President
SALTER F. VAN DIEN '70 -72
^5. Ed. Specialist
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- ?3 Kalamazoo Plaza
;�•.g, Michigan 48914
L Second Vice President
NG. ES'oN'69
Puoi.c Instruction
25 Langdon Street
MaoIson. Wisconsin 53702
L Secretary - Treasurer
ROBERT 0. ELLINGSON
cl ef, Education Section
Dent. of Natural Resources
Box 450, Madison, Wisconsin 53701
DIRECTORS
` MRS. ELEANOR H. BENNETT'68 -'11
s Education Advisor
B re s ^! Gen'I & Acad. Educ.
Gec_ ' ent of Public Instruction
L Box c! 7, Harrisburg, Pa. 17126
BERNARD L. CLAUSEN '68 -'71
Biology Department
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
L DOUGLAS E. WADE '68 -'71
Outdoor Education Department
Larado Taft Field Campus
OrPgnn, Illinois 61061
DR. CLYDE W. HIBBS'69 -'72
Director, Natural Resource Program
Ball Slair University
Muncie, Indiana 47306
DR. THEODORE R. SPEIGNER '69 -'72
Chr., Dept. of Geog. & Cons.
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina 27707
W. JANE WESTENBERGER '70 -'73
Div. of Information & Education
U. S Forest Service
630 Sansome Street
San Francisco, California 94111
NANCY AYERS '70 -'73 (MRS.)
Executive Director
Susquehanna Envir. Ed. Assn.
616 Pheasant Lane
Endwell. N. Y. 13760
MEMBER SERVICES
Packet Service
ROBERT 0.ELLINGSON
Dept. of Natural Resources
Box 450, Madison, Wisconsin 53701
Special Services Coordinator
DR. WILSON F. CLARK
Eastern Montana College
Billings, Montana 59101
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
October 29, 1971
RE: Supporting Statement for Nomination of
Mr. D. A. "Andy" Anderson
for the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award
It gives me great pleasure to write this letter on the behalf
of Mr. Anderson. I have known him for at least a dozen years, largely
through his faithful support of and continued interest in the
Conservation Education Association. In this connection he has been
a tower of strength, and during my four year tenure as President of
the CEA (1965 - 1969) he was a man that I could always count on.
While I am aware of the fact that Andy has been very active in
Texas, I do not have any first hand knowledge of that activity. I
am happy, however, to endorse him whole - heartedly.
Cordially yours,
Dr. Wilson F. Clark
CEA Services Coordinator
WFC:kab
1971 ANNUAL CONVENTION — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
L_ AUGUST 15 -19, 1971
University of Michigan
Conservation Education Association Conference Headquarters
School of Natural Resources
! Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
P. 0. Box 5684
Austin, Texas
November 4, 1971
American Motors
Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
I am grateful to have the opportunity to endorse the nomination of Mr.
D. H. "Andy" Anderson of College Station, Texas for an American Motors
Conservation Award for 1972.
Of all the people I know living in the Southwest engaged in resource
conservation I can think of no man in the professional category more
deserving of the recognition and honor than Andy Anderson. The long
hours he has spent working in support of educational programs to teach
young Americans conservation and the importance of natural resources to
the continued well being of our state and nation would be hard to
parallel.
Mr. Anderson's talents, both as a scribe and a leader have been felt
and cherished by school -aged Texans across the entire state. His ideas
and attitudes relating to conservation education has been reflected many
times through his quotes and articles in national publications. Although
trees and forests hold the big spot in his heart his quest for quality in
the nation's environment spans all fields.
Our areas of conservation are quite different but the enthusiasm Mr.
Anderson continually radiates are an inspiration to me in working in my
field and have been for the 15 years I have been associated with him as
a member of the Conservation Education Committee for the State of Texas.
As a person Andy Anderson is a moral, living example of the type and kind
of man most fathers pray their sons will be.
It is for these, and many other reasons, gentlemen your confidence in Mr.
Anderson would well founded if you were to select him for this award.
Yours very truly,
Tom McFarland
Member: Texas Conservation Education
Advisory Committee
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2513 West 45th Street
Austin, Texas 78756
November 8, 1971
American Motors Conservation
Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen of the Committee:
Most citizens of Texas today are aware of and strongly believe in the importance
and necessity of conserving our natural resources, including the improvement of
our environment. Much of this awareness and understanding has come about
during the past twenty five years, due to intensive and continuing efforts of a
comparatively few individual citizens and of local, state and federal agencies and
organizations in the field of conservation education. And much of the credit for
the effectiveness of the conservation education work of these agencies is very
properly due to the efforts of a comparatively few persons whose dedication to
this cause led them to devote special time and extra effort in this work.
D. A. "Andy" Anderson is one of those dedicated persons whose work and leader-
ship has contributed greatly to the advancement of understanding and action in the
field of conservation education in Texas, and also in states other than Texas.
And it is a privilege for me to add my endorsement of his nomination for a 1972
American Motors Conservation Award in the professional catagory.. I feel that I
have been and am in very good position to know of Andy and his work because I
have known and worked with him since the mid 1940s, during which time I served
as an Assistant State Conservationist of the Soil Conservation Service, as Execu-
tive Director of the Association of Texas Soil Conservation Districts, and finally
as Executive Director of the Texas Water Development Board.
I first met Andy in the 1940s when we were helping interested colleges conduct
some summer courses in conservation education for public school teachers. A
few years of this work led to the formation of a "Conservation Education Comm-
ittee by representatives of local, state and federal agencies, the Texas Educa-
tion Agency and of public schools, as a means of making our cooperative efforts
more effective. In later years this Committee was requested by the Texas
Education Agency to become advisory to it on conservation education in public
schools of Texas. In the meantime, conservation education workshops have
continued in summer courses of an increasing number of Texas colleges and
universities. In all of these efforts Andy Anderson has been a leader and a
driving force, active in his own work as well as in encouraging others to carry
on in the area of conservation education.
Andy's work in conservation education has many facets. He has been very
active with 4 -H Clubs and Future Farmers of America, and is the recipient of
the honorary Lone Star Farmer Award and of a special award for his contribution
to the Negro youth. He co- authored two publications that have been adopted by
the Texas Education Agency for use by Future Farmer of America. And he is the
author of many other educational materials for use in our schools.
The above is only a very brief summary of major contributions that Andy Anderson
has made for conservation education in Texas. I have not attempted to summar-
ize any of his activities in the national Conservation Education Association or in
states outside of Texas, but I personally know that they are many. I hope that
those who prepare his nomination will include data and information as evidence
of Mr. Anderson's many and varied activities and accomplishments in the field of
conservation education. I know of no one who is any more deserving than D. A.
"Andy" Anderson to receive the American Motors Conservation Award in the
professional catagory.
Sincerely,
Howard B. Boswell
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
1720 Peachtree Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309 1620
November 16, 1971
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American Motors Conservation Awards ��,
Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
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Gentlemen:
I wholeheartedly endorse the nomination of D. A. "Andy" Anderson
for the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award in the professional
category.
In my capacity as Coordinator for Women's Activities for the
Southern Region of the Forest Service, USDA, I have had occasion
to work closely with Mr. Anderson. With the vision to see the need,
and the ability and interest to fill that need, Mr. Anderson has
written, or provided, conservation materials useful to organizations
and schools in Texas. Women's organizations have varying program
responsibilities, and in many cases the chairman in charge is a
fledgling -- eager, but uninformed. Andy is never too busy to take
the time to give a helping hand, beaming his advice.along the lines
of the group's interest and understanding in order to get the
conservation point across.
His willingness, cooperative spirit, versatility, and knowledge
have made it possible for the women's organizations and schools
in Texas to help forward the cause so vital to us all. It's a
pleasure to work with him because you know he'll come through,
and he knows what he's doing. I can't think of anyone more deserving
of recognition in these environmental- conscious days, and reiterate
my endorsement of his nomination for your 1972 American Motors
Conservation Award.
S
c g TY B CROKE (Mrs. W. H.)
Coordinator, Women's Activities
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
1720 Peachtree Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
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American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
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Gentlemen:
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November 29, 1971
The nomination of D. A. "Andy" Anderson for the 1972 American Motors
Conservation Award in the professional category has my complete
endorsement, because throughout the years, he has worked to alert
the public to their responsibility in maintaining a quality
environment.
In carrying out this purpose, he cooperates closely with schools and
teachers, providing conservation brochures and bulletins to fill their
requirements. These publications are written by him, or in collabora-
tion with others. His initiative in making the necessary information
available speeds up the conservation awareness in youngsters during
a time it is most effectively activated.
Andy doesn't stop his conservation work with just one segment of the
public, either. He expands his efforts to work with all the organizations
time will permit- -youth groups, women's clubs, and civic organizations.
In his capacity as Mayor, he had the opportunity to alert the community
to possible pollution problems and cooperate with them in carrying out
improved environmental controls.
There are no horizons to D. A. Anderson's willingness and dedication
in the conservation cause, therefore, I repeat my endorsement of his
nomination for the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award and urge
your earnest consideration of his qualifications.
Sincerely,
W. W. HUBER, Chief
Division of I&E
TEXAS FOREST SERVICE
File
104 Redmond
College Station, Texas 77843
American Motors Conservation Award Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
Enclosed please find two letters of recommendation in behalf
of David A. Anderson, nominee for the 1972 American Motors Con-
servation Award, professional category. These letters arrived
too late to be included with my official nomination which you
have already received. I suspect you may have received other
letters on Mr. Anderson's behalf from friends who sent their letters
direct to the committee.
If I can furnish additional information, please let me know.
JAH/sm
11/29/71
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE
of
TEXAS A &M UNIVERSITY
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit, Michigan 48232
Dear Sirs:
College Stalion
Texa.r 778 - 13
November 15, 1971
D. A. "Andy" Anderson as a pioneer in the field of conservation education
is truly deserving of the 1972 American Motors Conservation Award in the
professional category.
For more than three decades he has provided the principal leadership to
introducing conservation education programs in the Texas public school
system. His efforts resulted in establishing an Advisory Committee on
Conservation Education to the Texas Education Agency, the state agency
responsible for administering the Texas public school system. In addition
to forestry, he has stimulated Committee programs on range, wildlife, soil,
water and mineral resources. Through the years, the Committee has prepared
guides for curriculum directors and teachers to introduce conservation
education in Texas public schools. His efforts resulted in the Texas
Education Agency employing a full -time coordinator for conservation
education. D. A. Anderson has conducted innumerable teacher workshops
over the years. He established a system for distributing packets of
conservation materials to teachers. As a result of these efforts,
conservation education has become an intregal part of the Texas public
school educational subjects.
D. A. Anderson has provided leadership to forest fire prevention programs
in Texas for over two decades. These programs have resulted in greatly
reduced incidence of Texas forest fires for the past 15 years. Texas has
had the best reduced forest fire record among the 12 Southern states in
the most recent decade.
In addition, he provided the leadership to establishing the first state
forest tree improvement program in the South in 1951. This program has
resulted in making improved planting stock available for reforestation
in Texas.
He is active in civic work having served as mayor, city councilman and
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of College Station.
He has been active also in churchwork, Masonic activities and youth
programs.
Texas A'B'M University and U. S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
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In my opinion, D. A. Anderson would be a most worthy recipient of your
1972 Award.
Sincerely,
r' 19.
W. A. Smith
Forestry Specialist
WAS:sdc
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
BUILDING 85. DENVER FEDERAL CENTER
DENVER. COLORADO 80225 IN REPLY REFER TO
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December 1, 1971
American Motors Conservation Awards Committee
Detroit
Michigan 48232
Gentlemen:
Mr. D. A. Anderson is being nominated for an award in the professional
category.
I wholeheartedly support this nomination. When I first met Andy in
1959 at a Conservation Education Association meeting, he impressed
me as a solid citizen with an inordinate interest in, and knowledge
of, the need for improved conservation education in our school systems.
Over the years, as I have moved about the country, Andy has stayed
in Texas, quietly plugging away in his zeal to improve the quality
of our environmental education efforts. But, his local efforts have
had always expanding action waves - extending to and through Colorado.
His many publications for Texas Public Schools have been most adoptable
for environmental education efforts in other states. His quiet but
effective work with minority groups through the Future Farmers of
America and the 4 -H groups has been unsung.
Andy's work over the years has been effective with little, if any, recognition.
Your recognition of his work would be a fitting tribute to years of most
effective leadership.
Sincerely,
�w
DWARD F. LITTLEHALES
Assistant Division Chief
NOT,
AMERICAN MOTORS CONSERVATION AWARDS PROGRAM
14250 PLYMOUTH ROAD
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48131
December 2, 1971
Mr. John A. Haislet
THE COMMITTEE ON AWARDS
thanks you for your letter concerning the nomination of
David A. Anderson
for an American Motors Conservation Award.
You can be assured this nomination will be given the
most careful consideration in the current series of
Awards.
Your interest in our program is appreciated very much.
American Motors Corporation
1202 Foster Avenue
College Station, Texas
December 6, 1971
Dear
A few months ago, without my knowledge, a co- worker and
my secretary teamed up to recommend me for the 1972 American
Motors Conservation Award for 1972.
Only belatedly was I aware of what was underway and of the
letter writing that was being done behind my back soliciting
"testimonials" on my behalf from those whom I had been asso-
ciated with on conservation matters over the years. This was
most embarrasing to me, to say the least. I know you would feel
the same in a similar position.
At any rate, the die was cast and they moved forward with
the project, mailing the nomination to American Motors.
Then, this week, I was presented with a photo copy of the
nomination they submitted, together with photo copy of letters
received from you to whom this communication is addressed.
To say I was humbled by your comments would not absolutely
describe how I felt. I do not have words to properly express what
is in my heart. How nice it is to have friends such as you all.
I shall be forever grateful for your kind words. Yet, I know I am
not fully deserving of such.
And, I can honestly say that you, to whom this letter is add-
ressed, are more worthy than I for consideration of the award.
Any contributions I have made to conservation education has been
of a team nature with you all.
Please excuse this form letter. I do so to expedite a reply to
all who wrote a "testimonial" on my behalf.
With kindest, personal regards and best wishes for the holiday
season ahead,
Yours very truly,
at
D. A. A erson
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AMERICAN MOTORS CONSERVATION AWARDS
14250 PLYMOUTH ROAD
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48232
TELEPHONE: (313) 493 -2175
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 PROFESSIONAL, CITIZEN CONSERVATIONISTS
EARN AMERICAN MOTORS CONSERVATION AWARDS
DETROIT, June 5 -- Eighteen men and four women, ranging in age
from 16 to 72 and representing 16 states, were named winners today of American
Motors Conservation Awards for 1972, it was announced by Roy D. Chapin, Jr. ,
chairman of the board of American Motors Corporation.
Three of the individual winners for 1972 are from California, two each
from Michigan, Missouri, Vermont and Virginia and one each from Arkansas
Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon
Pennsylvania and Texas.
For the first time in the 19 -year history of the awards, one of the
winners is a full - blooded American Indian, a member of the Zuni tribe in
New Mexico. Two students, one a Los Angeles high school senior, also were
selected.
The awards have been presented annually since 1953 td .10
professional and 10 non - professional conservationists for dedicated efforts in
the field of renewable natural resources. This year, two joint awards were made.
In addition, awards are presented each year to national and local groups for
outstanding achievements in conservation.
All winners will receive bronze sculptured medallions. Professionals
and groups also receive honorariums of $500.
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Since the inception of the awards program, more than 300 individuals
and 25 groups have been honored for promoting sound conservation practices.
In announcing winners of 1972 awards, Chapin said:
"We are pleased with this opportunity to recognize the contributions
to the cause of conservation of citizen and professional conservationists.
It is through the efforts of dedicated men and women such as these that we will
gain more knowledge of our environmental needs and of ways in which the nation
can move to meet them. "
American Motors Conservation Award winners are selected by a
committee of distinguished conservationists which includes Arthur H. Carhart,
authority on national parks and forests and consultant for the Conservation
Library Center, Denver; C. R. Gutermuth, vice president of the Wildlife
Management Institute; Charles Callison, executive director of the National
Audubon Society; Richard H. Pough, Pelham, N. Y. , director of the Natural Area
Council, Inc. , and Dr. A. Starker Leopold, professor of zoology at the University
of California.
The awards program is directed by Ed Zern, writer on conservation
and outdoor sports.
(NOTE TO EDITORS: Names of individual winners and a brief
summary of their accomplishments are included on the following pages. )
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WINNERS IN THE PROFESSI CATEGORY:
DR. ARTHUR WELLS COOPER of Raleigh, N. C., assistant secretary for resource
management in the North Carolina Department of Natural and Economic Resources
and professor of botany at North Carolina State University. Mr. Cooper was
selected for his dedication to the cause of conservation and ecology over many years,
in which he has combined his skills as teacher and scientist with an understanding
of the need for science and government to work together to achieve common goals.
Long before they became national issues, he was bringing ecological concerns to
the attention of students at North Carolina State. He has been active in various
conservation organizations and issues, serving, for example, as the first presi-
dent of the Conservation Council of North Carolina and leading efforts to make
Smith Island a state park and nature preserve.
DR. E. J. DYKSTERHUIS of Bryan, Texas a retired veteran employee of the
U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Conservation Service, and professor emeritus at
Texas A& M University. Mr. Dyksterhuis was cited for his contributions to
range conservation, which include procedures widely used by ranchers and range
managers throughout North America and in other parts of the world. He has
been instrumental in bringing together representatives of education and govern-
ment in unified concepts of range management and soil conservation. He has
trained several generations of students and professional conservationists in
these concepts.
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DR. DOUGLAS L. GILBERT of Fort Collins, Colorado assistant to the dean,
College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Colorado State University, and
formerly professor of wildlife science at Cornell University. Mr. Gilbert was
selected for his work in initiating and conducting effective and innovative courses
in communication techniques for conservation personnel, based on his conviction
that improved understanding and support of the general public is essential to the
task of the career conservationist.
DR. PAUL A. HERBERT of Lansing, Michigan, who, at 72, has recorded a half
century of achievement in the field of natural resource conservation, as teacher,
university administrator, researcher and aggressive leader in numerous civic
programs and conservation organizations and causes. He organized the Department
of Fisheries and Wildlife in the Division of Conservation at Michigan State College
(now Michigan State University). He was a guiding force in the National Wildlife
Federation through its formative years. He is a founding member of the Wildlife
Society and has been a director of Michigan United Conservation Clubs since the
organization's inception. These represent a few activities in a list that is long
and distinguished.
CHARLES E. HOOKER of Jefferson City, Missouri, chief engineer for the
Missouri Conservation Commission. Mr. Hooker was cited for his application of
engineering knowledge and skills in the best interests of conservation and environ-
mental needs. Through his efforts, the Missouri Conservation Commission has
developed a biologist- engineer team relationship that is considered exemplary.
He was a pioneer member of the Association of Conservation Engineers, which is
dedicated to improving engineering practices in the conservation field.
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J. RUSSELL PENNY of Sacramento, California, California director, Bureau of
Land Management, Department of Interior. Mr. Penny has been dedicated to
wise use, development and conservation of the nation's natural resources
throughout a 35 -year professional career. Since assuming his present postion
in 1966, he has provided leadership in an emerging comprehensive use plan for
the 17- million -acre California desert -- a plan based on maintaining the delicate
ecological balance of the area, and on using its abundant and varied resources
wisely and without environmental damage. To make the desert's potential, and
the potential dangers to it, matters of statewide and national concern required
bringing many different interest groups together in a common cause. Mr. Penny
worked tirelessly to do so.
EUGENE K PETERSON of Portland, Oregon, a 37 -year career forester with the
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Bureau of Land Management, Department of Interior. Mr. Peterson was selected
for his leadership in various conservation programs, but particularly his vigorous
and far - sighted efforts to establish outdoor recreation programs on public domain
lands as an equal. partner with resource management considerations. He pioneered
the recreation program of BLM, and has ably represented the bureau in rela-
tionships with other agencies in the Pacific Northwest area. He led the widespread
effort which resulted in preservation of land along Oregon's Rogue River for scenic
and recreational purposes. He carries his philosophy into his private and civic
life, and has served on the Public Lands Committee of the Izaak Walton League.
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DR. GLEN C. SANDERSON of Champaign, Illinois, head of wildlife research
with the Illinois Natural History Survey. Under Dr. Sanderson's leadership,
the Illinois group has become recognized as one of the most productive wildlife
research teams in the nation. He played a major role in saving the prairie
chicken from extinction in Illinois and has led efforts to replace the present
politically appointed conservation commission with a purely professional one.
He is editor of the Professional Journal of Widlife Management and has written
extensively on his research projects for technical publications. He has been
president of the North Central and Illinois chapters of the Wildlife Society.
LARRY SHANKS, Springfield, Virginia, and DALE WALKER, Tallahassee, Florida,
biologists with the Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission. These young
scientists and conservationists were cited jointly for their vigorous, well -
documented effort which demonstrated environmental damage that would result
from the Cross Florida Barge Canal and led to termination of the project. Much
of the government report which terminated the project came from the Florida
Commission report prepared by Mr. Shanks and Mr. Walker.
DR. LOIS SHARPE, Falls Church, Virginia a program specialist in water resource
matters on the headquarters staff of the League of Women Voters. Since she
joined the LWV staff in 1960, Mrs. sharpe has helped direct the organization into
a growing leadership role in the full range of environmental concerns. In League
publications, she has translated complex issues into terms meaningful to concerned
citizens. She has assisted local leagues in working with government agencies and
supervised league conferences and seminars for community leaders. She has been
active in various conservation organizations and causes, She played a leading role
in the action group, "Citizens Crusade for Clean Water ", which gained in 1970 and
1971 appropriations totaling $1. 8 billion for projects to lessen water pollution.
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WINNERS IN THE NON - PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY:
JONATHAN BROWNELL of Calais, Vermont, and MRS. MARGARET GARLAND of
Burlington, Vermont, joint award winners. Mrs. Garland, a housewife, is chair-
man of the Vermont Natural Resources Council and Mr. Brownell, a lawyer, is
vice - chairman. The council is recognized as one of the most aggressive and
capable citizen conservation organizations in the nation. The council spearheaded
development of Vermont's Land Use and Development Law, described by the
President's council on Environmental Quality as "one of the most ambitious and
sophisticated state efforts in land use regulation." The council also worked
effectively for safeguards on construction of a nuclear power plant on the
Connecticut River and established the Ripton Environmental Center, which is a
focal point for action by individuals and groups concerned with conservation
and natural resource legislation.
LEO A. DREY of St. Louis, Missouri, a clergyman. Mr. Drey was cited for his
efforts to locate, acquire and preserve valuable natural areas still privately owned..
He established a foundation for this purpose which has acquired several outstanding
areas, including Cave Springs, a 30- million - gallon -a -day underground river
emerging from a large cave. He personally owns and manages a 150, 000 -acre
forest area. He is founder and past president of the Open Space Council, a leading
environmental group in the St. Louis area.
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JOHN F. GALLAGHER of Springfield, Ohio an insurance agent. Mr. Gallagher
organized the Clark County Audubon Society and has been president for eight
consecutive terms. He has led the society into a program of broadened involve-
ment in environmental affairs, and personally has been a leader in various
conservation projects in Ohio. He was instrumental in the preservation of an
ancient bog, .a 17, 000 - year -old relic of the ice age, which was threatened by
construction. He helped develop an outdoor land laboratory at a Springfield
high school which is now widely used by classes from all schools in the city's
educational system. He is one of the organizers of the Clark County Environ-
mental Council, a group actively involved in pressing for legislation to protect
the environment.
FRANKLIN JONES of Boise, Idaho a printer. Mr. Jones was a leader in formation
of Gem Environmental Liaison, a coalition of concerned individuals and organizations
which provides a coordinated approach to natural resource legislation and manage-
ment. He has devoted much time away from his business in order to actively
participate in such basic environmental issues as preservation of the White Clouds
Mountain area and the scenic middle fork of the Snake River. He helped to establish
the Snake River Birds of Prey sanctuary, and he has served as president of the
Idaho Wildlife Federation and president of the Pacific Northwest Conservation
Council, which represents a four -state area.
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ANDREW LIPKIS of Los Angeles, California a high school student. At the age of
16 (when nominated), Mr. Lipkis has been more concerned, and more involved in
specific programs to do something about his concerns, than are many citizens
in a lifetime. He is, at his young age, recognized as a community leader by both
'his peers and by adults. This recognition led to his appointment to the West
Los Angeles District Plan Advisory Committee, where he has been an outspoken
proponent of conservation programs. Two projects which he has inspired and led
indicate his mature concern and involvement. He established centers at University
High School for reclamation of waste products and then became a one -man informa-
tion center and speakers bureau on the values of reclaiming waste. Subsequently,
he helped set us centers in high schools and communities throughout Southern
California. Of even wider scope is his program for planting smog- resistant trees
throughout the San Bernardino National Forest. He spent two years
researching the problem of smog injury to pine trees and then developed a proposal
through which smog resistant varieties would be supplied to summer camps
for planting.
MRS. EMILY POLK of Los Osos, California a housewife. Mrs. Polk organized
"Small Area Wilderness Preservation ", a state -wide group whose purpose is to
save parcels of wilderness land. She is credited with almost single handedly
saving a rare, 800 - year -old coastal oak forest, which now has been acquired by
the State of California as a recreation area. This is one of many achievements
which have resulted from her tireless efforts in the cause of conservation.
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H. H. SHUGART, SR. of E1 Dorado, Arkansas a chemist. Mr. Shugart led a
crusade to preserve the highly specialized habitat of the red- cockaded woodpecker,
a threatened species. As a result, he gained support and cooperation of all large
timber and paper companies, as well as organizations representing individual
landowners. As president of the Audubon Society, he joined his group with the
Environmental Defense Fund to halt work on a dam on a scenic river in Arkansas.
He also represented the society during hearings from which another scenic river
was made a national river.
CHAUNCEY SIMPLICIO of Zuni, New Mexico, president of the Zuni Cattlemen's
Association, Zuni Indian Reservation. Mr. Simplicio provided the leadership under
which his tribe, the Zuni, became the first in the nation to develop a comprehensive,
long -range land development and soil erosion control program. His understanding
of sound land management practices has enabled him to be instrumental in many
conservation activities outside of the Zuni Reservation. He has served as a
director of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association, a member of the McKinley
County Soil and Water Conservation Board, and a member of the steering
committee of the Northwest Conservation and Development District. In the latter
position, he introduced an important flood control project.
R. RIAN SISKA of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a college student. Mr. Siska, a
junior forestry major at Moravian College, is a self - starting activist in various
resource conservation projects in and around Bethlehem. He helped organize a
chapter of Trout Unlimited, as well as the Lehigh Valley Conservation Association,
which has strongly opposed what it feels to be threats of industrial pollution. With
another young man, he writes a weekly outdoors column for the local paper in which
environmental issues are candidly and objectively reviewed.
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MRS. WILLARD WOLFE of Belmont, Michigan, a housewife. Mrs. Wolfe
has an impressive record of achievement, as a former Audubon Club president,
chairman and trustee of the Michigan Pesticides Council, member of the
Environmental Defense Fund, chairman of the water committee of the League
of women Voters and founder of the Western Michigan Environmental Council.
The council played an important role in establishment of Sleeping Bear National
Lakeshore, and in passage of the Citizens Environmental Protection Act, a landmark
development in environmental law. Mrs. Wolfe led the way in contacting
conservationists across Michigan to urge support of the Act. She also spent
much time in talking with legislators and appearing before legislative committees.
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AMERICAN MOTORS CONSERVATION AWARDS
14250 PLYMOUTH ROAD
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48232
TELEPHONE: (313) 493 -2175
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DETROIT, August 18 -- Four organizations which have championed
the preservation of natural resources have been named group winners of
1972 American Motors Conservation Awards.
The Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation, Sinton, Texas,
and the National Audubon Society, New York, were selected for national V A*
group awards.
The Rescue the Rouge Clean -Up, Inc. , Detroit, Michigan, and the
Washington Environmental Council, Seattle, Washington, were honored
with local awards.
In announcing the awards winners, Roy D. Chapin, Jr., AMC
board chairman, said:
"We are privileged to honor those who have made outstanding
contributions to conservation, and whose achievements provide an example
for all people who are concerned about our environment and who are
seeking useful ways to express that concern. "
Group awards, presented annually to conservation organizations,
include a citation, a bronze sculptured plaque and a $500 honorarium,
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The Welder Wildlife Foundation received a national group award
for its programs in wildlife research and education. The foundation
conducts special ecology classes for conservation educators on a 7, 800 -acre
refuge and provides opportunities for graduate students and scientists from
throughout the country to conduct field studies of plant and animal life.
The organization also publishes and distributes important biological studies
and has an internationally - recognized collection of biological information.
The National Audubon Society was selected for a national group
award for the countless conservation programs it has conducted or sponsored
nationally and locally over many years. Recent examples are the society's
leadership in the fight to ban DDT and control pesticides and in legislation
to extend federal protection to birds of prey. With 275 chapters and well
over 215, 000 members nationwide, the society is one of the nation's oldest
and largest conservation organizations.
The Rescue the Rouge Clean -up, Inc. , was cited as a local group
winner for its intensive citizen action program to save Detroit's highly
polluted Rouge River. Since its formation two years ago, the organization
has drawn upon a cross section of the community to spend weekends clearing
the river of debris and removing deposits from storm drains. Its efforts
have resulted in growing community interest in maintaining the river through
periodic clean -ups, research efforts and legislative action.
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The Washington Environmental Council received a regional group
award for its effectiveness in proposing and supporting environmental
legislation. In the four years since it was organized, the council has
succeeded in getting a shoreline protection bill placed on the ballot, helped
establish a state department of ecology, lobbied for the nation's strictest
oil -spill law, compiled and released environmental voting records of state
legislators and published the "Clean Earth Handbook, " detailing ways to
protect the environment. This list represents a cross section of programs
of the council, a coalition of concerned organizations and individuals from
throughout the State of Washington.
The Conservation Awards program is directed for American
Motors by Ed Zern, writer on conservation and outdoor sports.
Awards to 20 individuals who have made contributions to
conservation were announced by the company in June. The awards program
has been sponsored by American Motors each year since 1953.
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January 4, 1972
Professor D. A. Anderson
1202 Foster Avenue
College Station, Texas
Dear "Andy ",
TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281
This is to thank you for your gracious letter of December 6. I can appreciate
your feelings, but at the same time I strongly believe that you deserve the
1972 American Motors Conservation Award, Otherwise I could not have written
as I did.
Do you ever come out this way? How I wish we could have a long, long visit.
Who knows, maybe some day I can attend the C.E.A. meetings. I expect that
most of those in the organization who were there when I was active are gone
now.
Mrs. Judd had open heart surgery over two months ago. She has had a dif-
ficult time during the post operative period. We hope she will soon be
much better.
The kind remarks concerning me are deeply appreciated.
With all good wishes for a 1972 filled with challenges and the Award, I am
Gratefully yours,
B. Ira Judd
Professor of Agronomy
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December 23, 1971
Mr. D. A. Anderson
1202 Foster Avenue
College Station, Texas
Dear Andy:
BOX 450
MADISON, WISCONSIN 53701
IN REPLY REFER TO: 8520
How nice it was to hear from you. The letter I wrote on your behalf for
the American Motors Conservation Award for 1972 was a real pleasure.
Due to the many requests we receive, it is always a heart warmer to help
an old friend and to secure long overdue recognition.
I am anxiously awaiting results and a true letter of congratulations will
be forthcoming.
Very truly yours,
Bureau of Information & Education
Robert 0. Ellingson, Chief
Education Section
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
L. P. Voigt
Secretary
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