ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – The Town of Ithaca’s Conservation Board is accepting nominees for the 20th annual Richard B. Fischer Environmental Conservation Award.

The Board has been honoring a different individual or group that have improved or conserved Ithaca’s natural environment since 2003 in honor of the late Dr. Richard Fischer, an environmental conservation advocate and educator at Cornell University. Click here to see past awardees and learn about eligibility and requirements. Nominations can be made in writing and addressed to the Conservation Board, 215 North Tioga Street, Town of Ithaca, Ithaca, NY, 14850. They can additionally be sent by email to Senior Planner Michael Smith (msmith@town.ithaca.ny.us).  All nominations must be received by February 28th.