THANK YOU to everyone who attended SPAWN's oyster feed, dinner and silent auction at the beautiful Inverness Yacht Club on June 7th 2009.
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And a VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to all our sponsors below who helped make this event so memorable and support SPAWN's salmon protection efforts all round!
Duncan Draper and his awesome bluegrass band "Stringbreak"
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Quivira Wines
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SPAWN also honored Outstanding volunteers and Valley residents at this event.
Congratulations to you ALL for your dedication to the coho!
- Mel Wright of Woodacre received our "Volunteer of the Year Award for his incredible dedication and contributions year-round on all of SPAWN's programs.
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- Julie Vogt and Mitch Todd received our "Stewards of the Valley Award" for their all-round support for SPAWN's community-based restoration programs and leadership on local water conservation issues.
- Megan Isadore, Mike Colosimo, David Selzer and Candace Hale received our "Creek Naturalists of the Year Award" for their dedication to and excellence as ambassadors for the Lagunitas watershed and the coho.
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- Nancy Hanson, Bill Tuefel, Mel Wright, Lee Spiegel and Rob Katz received the "Golden Hazelnuts Team Award" for their intense dedication and weekly efforts to nurture SPAWN's community-based native plant nursery in Lagunitas.
- Laura Honda and Manor's School's Green Team received our "Youth Leadership Award" for their all round commitment to action on pressing environmental issues and especially for Lagunitas coho.
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- Point Reyes National Seashore received our "Agency Partner of the Year Award" for their watershed-wide coho and steelhead recovery efforts and restoration programs.