From the Arkansas Basin Water Forum via The Pueblo Chieftain:
Nominations are being sought for the Bob Appel Friend of the Arkansas Award, which will be presented at the Arkansas River Basin Water Forum in April.
The award has been presented each year at the forum to an individual who has demonstrated commitment to the Arkansas River over the years.
Contributions in the areas of development, preservation, conservation and leadership are considered.
The forum will be April 27-28 at the Steam Plant in Salida, with a special dinner for decision-makers on April 26.
Past winners of the award are Mike Conlin, Denzel Goodwin, Paul Flack, Reed Dils, Carl Genova, Allen Ringle, Bud O’Hara, Alan Hamel, Steve Witte, Greg Policky and Lorenz Sutherland.
Nominations may be sent to Jean Van Pelt, ARBWF, P.O. Box 11295, Pueblo, CO 81001, or ARBWF1994@gmail.com.
