Sedona-Verde Valley Sierra Club

To explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the Earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

Manage growth and prevent sprawl
Oppose environmentally harmful land exchanges
Restore natural quiet
Protect native vegetation and animal habitat
Preserve water resources
Encourage alternate transportation modes
Support pro-environment candidates for public office
Recruit more Sierra Club members

The Sierra Club Sedona Verde Valley Group established on June 12, 2009 an "Earth Steward Excellence Award" to be given yearly to students, groups of students, or school classes in grades K thru 12 from the Verde Valley region, who make a demonstrable contribution to promoting environmental awareness or stewardship.

Press Release - Ciera Crawley Awarded "Earth Steward Excellence Award" for 2009

A maximum of three awards will be awarded on yearly May 1. Completed award submissions must be received by February 15 each year. Winners will receive an award certificate and a monetary award. Individual award winners will be given a student membership in the Sierra Club. Runners' up will receive Honorable Mentions.

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