What does the US Fish and Wildlife Service Florida Manatee Recovery Coordinator do?
2006 Recovery Champions Recovery Champions are U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees and partners who are making a difference in promoting the recovery of endangered or threatened species. These individuals have been instrumental in achieving milestones to help advance a species towards recovery, and represent a small portion of those who are dedicated to endangered and threatened species recovery throughout the Nation. Congratulations to our 2006 Recovery Champions! photo of recovery champion Region 1 Joanne Stellini U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Western Washington FWO Joanne Stellini’s Recovery Champion award is the result of her accomplishments in managing the nontraditional section 6 program in the state of Washington. She has been instrumental in obtaining needed funds to acquire lands that will provide permanent habitat protection for several listed species. Under the Recovery Land Acquisition Grants program, Stellini’s activities have secured funds that have enabled state pa
