Aldax Award nominations sought

Nominations are being sought for the Andy Aldax Award for Exemplary Service in Conservation and Protection of the Carson River Watershed.

Aldax served on the board of the Carson Water Subconservancy District for more than half a century after its inception in 1959.

The life-long Carson Valley resident, farmer, and dairyman was the first recipient in 2007.

“(He) demonstrated an ongoing dedication to improving his community, as well as the Carson River Watershed,” according to the district. Aldax died in February 2020.

The Carson River runs approximately 184 miles beginning in Alpine County, California and continuing through Douglas County, Carson City, Lyon County, and Churchill County, Nevada. Its watershed encompasses approximately 3,966 square miles.

“The Carson River Watershed Vision is to achieve healthy sustainable watersheds within the entire Carson River Basin,” officials said.

This award recognizes individuals or organizations for significant contributions in promoting and achieving the Carson River Watershed Vision.

Nominations including a one-page narrative outlining how the nominee meets the award criteria should be sent to Catrina Schambra at catrina@cwsd.org by Nov. 17.

To be considered for this award, nominees must:

1. Have demonstrated a commitment to Carson River Watershed conservation activities for 10 years or more; and,

2. Have produced accomplishments toward the goals outlined in the Carson River Watershed Vision Statement; and,

3. Be an organization, landowner, community member, or employee of a federal, state, or local entity living or working in the Carson River Watershed.

The district will review the list of nominees and present the award at the Jan. 17, 2024, board of directors meeting.