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 | | | Salmon in the Trees Web Site Launches The web site for Amy's new book: "Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest" has launched. Visit: http://www.salmoninthetrees.org |
| | | Outdoor Photographer Magazine Features "Salmon in the Trees" Outdoor Photographer magazine features Amy's current work in the Tongass National Forest in Alaska. Amy's book, "Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest," will be available in April 2010, published by Braided River. At almost 17 million acres, the Tongass represents one-third of the world's remaining rare temperate rainforests, and contains the largest reserves of old-growth forests in the United States. To view the story, visit: >http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/locations/north-america/salmon-in-the-trees.html |
| | | Daniel Housberg Wilderness Image Award Recipient The Alaska Conservation Foundation has named Amy the 2008 recipient of the Daniel Housberg Wilderness Image Award for Excellence in Still Photography. The award recognizes photography projects that advance the protection of Alaska's wilderness environment, further discussion of issues relating to habitat and stewardship of the state's natural resources, and enhance greater public education relating to these areas. To learn more about the organization, visit >http://www.akcf.org |
| | | NANPA Mission Award and Philip Hyde Grant Recipient The North American Nature Photography Association has named Amy the recipient of both its 2008 Mission Award and the Philip Hyde Grant Award. Amy's work in the Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska was awarded the Philip Hyde Grant, given every year to an individual working to improve, protect or preserve the condition of the environment. To learn more about the organization, visit >http://www.nanpa.org |
| | | International League of Conservation Photographers Amy is a Founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), whose mission is to further environmental and cultural conservation through photography. Founded in 2005 by a group of the world's leading conservation phoptographers, the ILCP works to increase global awareness on the most urgent ecological threats facing the planet. By collaborating with scientists, policy makers, government leaders and conservation groups, the ILCP works to create compelling visual messages in order to affect positive change for all life on Earth. For more information on the ILCP, visit >http://www.ilcp.com |
| | | Arctic Refuge Internet Story Wins Lowell Thomas Award Amy's Internet story "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Wilderness or Wasteland?" won a Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award presented by the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation. For complete coverage of her journey, visit >http://www.oneearthadventures.com |
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