February 5, 2010

Senator Pittman Named 2009 AACD Legislative Leader of the Year

Montgomery, Ala. – State Senator Trip Pittman, R-Fairhope, has been named the 2009 Legislative Leader of the Year by the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts (AACD) at its Annual Meeting in Orange Beach.

The meeting is held each year for information distribution and conservation education among its members and stakeholders. The Legislative Leader of the Year Award highlighted the many awards that were given at the opening night banquet.

Sen. Pittman received the award for providing leadership in promoting the importance of conservation and land management practices.

Sen. Pittman understands how important conservation is to the future of Alabama and has been instrumental in helping the AACD secure funding in 2009.

"I enjoy working with local AACD members in my Senate District and appreciate what you do to protect the quality of life in Baldwin County," said Pittman.

Roy Kendrick, AACD President, is appreciative of Sen. Pittman's efforts in Montgomery and hopes his hard work does not go unnoticed by Alabamians.

"Trip Pittman has been a true leader in guiding our state and has given our members, who care about conservation, the ability to educate Alabamians on its importance," said Kendrick," He has done an outstanding job promoting conservation amongst his peers in the Alabama Legislature."

The Alabama Association of Conservation Districts (AACD) was organized in August, 1943 and is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization of the 67 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) in Alabama. SWCD's are independent subdivisions of state government, just as counties and school districts.

The AACD's mission is to provide aid and guidance in programs for water quality, the prevention and control of soil erosion and conservation of soil and water resources. The Association serves as a vehicle for unified action by SWCD's, exchange of information, and discussion.

Conservation districts are local governments at work and their specific responsibility is management of soil and water resources. The idea behind their formation is to keep decision-making on soil and water conservation matters at the local level.

To learn more about AACD and its programs please visit us at www.swcc.state.al.us.