Frank Baldwin - Greenwing Conservation Award winner

Congratulations to Frank Baldwin - the recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor’s Greenwing Conservation Award.

Thursday evening, the award was presented by Lieutenant Governor John Harvard to Frank Baldwin for his efforts to promote the development and understanding of wetlands. Frank has, for many years, been involved with Ducks Unlimited programs. In particular, he has been very successful in getting many young people interested in wetlands and in the birds and other wildlife present in Manitoba's marshes. Frank lives near Oak Hammock marsh, and he has been a consistent and strong promoter of the marsh and its role.

The Greenwing Conservation Award will be given annually to recognize those who have taken leadership roles in promoting public awareness of conserving wetlands and associated habitats in Manitoba for the benefit of waterfowl, wildlife and people.

I first got to know Frank Baldwin at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine. He was then very interested in helping to develop the careers of young people. He still is, though much more of his activities in recent years have been devoted to helping young people learn about conservation and about wetlands. Well done Frank. You have made a big difference to a lot of young people.