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2008 Annual Meeting Highlights

  Photos 

Select one of the dates below to view the photo album.  Please note that these pictures have been made freely available for editorial and reporting purposes only.  If you wish to use a photo for commercial or advocacy purposes, you must obtain permission first.  Please contact affiliaterelations@nwf.org with questions or requests.

  Resolutions

 General Sessions 

America's conservation leaders highlighted the pressing threats to wildlife and our environment and the need for a revitalized conservation movement. Speakers included Larry J. Schweiger, President & CEO, National Wildlife Federation; Tom Gonzales, Chair, Board of Directors, National Wildlife Federation; tribal leaders and other conservation leaders.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Whit Ayres - Political consultant; President of Ayres, McHenry & Associates, Inc., a public opinion and public affairs research firm
  • Van Jones - Co-founder and Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights; national environmental leader focusing on green economic development for urban America
  • Leilani Munter - Racecar driver and environmental activist
  • Jess Sixkiller (Cherokee) - Chairman, Native First Capital Markets Group and Board Member, Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority
  • Christine Wiedinmyer - Atmospheric Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research

  Collaborative Learning Workshops 

This year's workshop topics are designed to encourage participation and conversation amongst attendees. Click here to find summaries and presentation materials. Topics included:

    • Protecting our Public Lands
    • Water for Wildlife and People
    • Renewable Fuels and Habitat
    • Reverse Growing Nature Deficit in the Next Generation
    • Civic Engagement "Building Clout in your Legislature"

  Awards Dinner

View the award descriptions and the 2008 winners here. 

  Field Trips