The Friends of Land Between the Lakes recently received a conservation award for recognition of the many volunteer shoreline cleanup projects, as well as for the environmental education activities focusing on the Tennessee River ecosystem. The 2019 Ripple Effect Award for Conservation in Kentucky from Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful, a Keep America Beautiful affiliate, was presented at a ceremony on Kenlake State Resort Parks earlier this month.
LBL officials say the Ripple Effect awards were sponsored by Yamaha Rightwaters and recognized individuals, groups, companies, and organizations that work hard to improve and protect the Tennessee River and its tributaries.
Friends of LBL Executive Director Aviva Yasgur said they were honored to accept this award on behalf of their work to conserve the Tennessee River. As part of the Tennessee River system, she added Kentucky Lake is integral to Land Between the Lakes and people enjoy LBL in large part because the lake and river offer healthy ecosystems both for wildlife and people. She noted their volunteer projects and educational programs focus on this important message, and they are proud to be recognized for their work in this area.
The Friends of LBL has also announced upcoming shoreline cleanups will be held on Saturday, November 9 and Saturday, December 14 at 9 a.m. For more information about volunteering, go to volunteer@friendsoflbl.org or call (270) 924-2007.
