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Congratulations to Refuge Officer Kenny McCain!

Pam Darty

Local Award During Police Week

Congratulations to Refuge Officer Kenny McCain! He is the recipient of the Florida Wildlife Federation`s Wildlife Outdoorsman of the Year Award for 2012. Officer McCain was chosen by the Federation`s board of directors to receive this award because of his "exemplary efforts as a fine outdoorsman and for your leadership in law enforcement which has made a significant impact for conservation throughout the region."

Kenny has dedicated most of his career and many years of his life to Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge in law enforcement, fire, and habitat restoration. This prestigious award recognizes his exceptional and selfless actions which benefits the wildlife and habitat of the Cedar Keys NWR and Lower Suwannee NWR as well as his peers, and partners.

His award will be presented at FWF`s 75th Annual Conservation Awards Banquet on June 16, 2012, at the Bayfront Hilton in St. Petersburg. During this National Police Week, we all congratulate Ken McCain on this honor.