[PCA] NEWS: Nature Conservancy to honor Austin conservationists

[Olivia Kwong]

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/texas/press/press3141.html

Nature Conservancy to honor Austin conservationists during 13th annual 
Conservation Leadership Awards Luncheon on Oct. 4
Charlie Robison will provide entertainment for the event

AUSTIN, TEXAS . September 18, 2007 . Mike and Pam Reese of Austin are 
pioneers of conservation. They may be the first private individuals ever 
to buy natural land in danger of development in order to re-sell it with 
permanent restrictions attached that will protect the land.s conservation 
value forever.

For Susan Rieff, also of Austin, preserving the natural world is a life.s 
work. She has directed environmental policy and legislation at state and 
federal levels, spearheaded large-scale multi-agency environmental 
projects and coordinated national conservation actions and initiatives.

See the above link for the full text of the press release.