DNREC Honors Delaware’s 2015 Wetland Warriors at State Fair

By Vanessa Torres

Delaware -(Ammoland.com)- Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary David Small and DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship Director Frank Piorko honored longtime wetlands professional Douglas Janiec and Sussex County farmer Thomas Draper and his family as Delaware’s 2015 Wetland Warriors for their efforts to conserve and restore wetlands, while educating Delawareans on their importance.

“Wetlands contribute to the quality of life in Delaware by providing storage for floodwaters and protecting us from coastal storms, providing habitat for wildlife species, and purifying water by removing pollutants and nutrients from runoff,” said Secretary Small. “Efforts to protect, restore, and better understand processes affecting wetlands are critical to enable the continuation of the economically valuable services provided by wetlands. We are proud to recognize Mr. Janiec and Mr. Draper and his family for their important contributions to protecting and understanding this vital natural resource.”

Honored for his professional contributions to wetlands conservation, Douglas Janiec of Newark has dedicated most of his career to protecting and educating people about wetlands. Beginning in 1989, he was performing high-end ecological risk assessments, delineations and wetland …read more

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