[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S4151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate the Washoe 
Tribe and Stephanie Lefevre of Nevada on receiving the 2004 
Environmental Achievement Award from the U.S. EPA's Region 9 Office.
  One of the greatest legacies we can bequeath to our children is a 
clean and protected environment. I take this opportunity to recognize 
the Washoe Tribe and Ms. Lefevre for their strong commitment to 
preserving our State's rich natural heritage.
  Headed by Marie Barry, the Washoe Tribe Environmental Department has 
helped restore a section of the Carson River corridor through Jacks 
Valley in Douglass County, NV.
  The tribe has contributed significantly to the environmental health 
of its ancestral land, while engaging the local community in a 
constructive and educational experience. Its ``Washoe on the River 
Day'' events attracted dozens of volunteers to participate in the 
restoration process, and learn about the environmental history of the 
Carson River and its cultural connection to the Washoe people.
  As Director of the Nevada Outdoor School, Stephanie Lefevre has 
developed an environmental education plan to teach students about the 
problems posed by illegal dumping in local areas. She has also created 
several other environmental programs in Winnemucca, including a 
community garden and composting program and a volunteer community 
recycling program. The recycling program expands conservation efforts 
and teaches students about responsible environmental stewardship.
  Please join me in congratulating the Washoe Tribe Environmental 
Department and Stephanie Lefevre on their outstanding work and well-
earned recognition.

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