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NY/NJ Baykeeper Announces 2012 Clambake Honoree

Awards to Bayshore Recycling Corporation, Colonel John Boulé, Captain David J. Harrison, Dr. Beth Ravit, and Frank Steimle

Debbie Mans, Neighbor
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NY/NJ BAYKEEPER ANNOUNCES 2012 CLAMBAKE HONOREES

Bayshore Recycling Corporation, Colonel John Boulé, Captain David J. Harrison, Dr. Beth Ravit, and Frank Steimle to Receive Awards

Keyport, New Jersey – August 6, 2012:  On Sunday, September 23rd, 2012, NY/NJ Baykeeper will hold its 16th Annual Clambake at the Chapel at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook.  The Clambake honors the accomplishments of environmental leaders and public servants whose work benefits the environment.  The 2012 awardees are:

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  • Bayshore Recycling Corporation, for the Spirit of Baykeeper, Environmental Excellence Award Recipient
  • Colonel John Boulé, District Commander, New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Captain David J. Harrison, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Earle for Outstanding Public Service
  • Beth Ravit, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Rutgers University Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability and Frank Steimle, Scientific Advisor for the NY/NJ Baykeeper Oyster Program for the Nancy Zimmerman Memorial “Running with Scissors” Award

Executive Director and Baykeeper, Debbie Mans said, "Our honorees share our passion for working to protect, preserve and restore the Hudson-Raritan Estuary.  Baykeeper’s annual Clambake is an opportunity to thank them for their tireless work and to celebrate our victories.  Our work is made possible by our generous donors, in particular those who attend the Clambake.”

The Clambake is a fun-filled day at the beach with delicious food, live entertainment, drinks, dancing and more! All profits benefit the NY/NJ Baykeeper and our mission to protect, preserve and restore the Hudson - Raritan Estuary.  For more information, ticket prices and sponsorship information, please visit:  https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/NYNJBaykeeper/clambake.html

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Since 1989, NY/NJ Baykeeper has been the leading bi-state organization working to protect, preserve and restore the Hudson-Raritan Estuary.  For more information, please visit our website: www.nynjbaykeeper.org.

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