Extension program recognized for sea turtle protection efforts

                The local extension office has been recognized for its work in protecting sea turtles from man-made lights.

Extension Director Erik Lovestrand told county commissioners this week that his office was recognized with first place award for the promotional materials developed during the first year of their turtle lighting grant.

The award was presented at the biennial conference for the Association of Natural Resources Extension Professional in Burlington, Vermont.  

The promotional materials, which included printed information, radio psa’s and a website,  were created as part of a multi-county project to protect nesting sea turtles from man-made lights.

The program focused on making areas around conservation properties in the county darker – areas of impact included Lighthouse Park on St. George Island, the Phipps Preserve at Alligator Point and the Jeff Lewis Wilderness Preserve on Dog Island.

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