Announcement: 2022 Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Awardees

The Tribal EPA Region 9 Conference announces the 2022 Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Awardees.

The 2022 Tribal EPA Region 9 Conference Committee is pleased to announce that we have selected three awardees for this year’s Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Award. All three of the awardees are being recognized for honoring Conner Byestewa Jr.’s legacy through their commitment to Tribal environmental protection. Congratulations to Camilo Perez (Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe), John Flores (San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians), and Mervin Wright, Jr. (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe).

Name: Camilo Perez
Tribe: Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe
Title: Pesticide Programs Director
Department: Pesticide Program Department

Name: John Flores
Tribe: San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
Title: Director Environmental
Department: Department

Name: Mervin Wright, Jr.
Tribe: Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Title: Executive Director
Department: Pyramid Lake Fisheries

Go to the Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Award page to learn more about the awardees, Johnny “Bear” Contreras (the Byestewa Award artist), and previous recipients.

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