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Homer Canelis, co-owner of Bohan & Canelis, has received the prestigious NOAA Environmental
Hero Award as well as a California State Legislature Certificate and Congressional Certificate for recognition of his
leadership and resourcefulness in a project that dramatically improved the habitat of Austin Creek, a salmon-bearing stream.
Environmental Hero Award
April 22, 2004, NOAA presented the Environmental Hero Award honoring Homer Canelis for
his tireless efforts to preserve and protect our Nation's environment.
California State Legislature Certificate of Recognition
April 22, 2004, State Assemblymember Patty Berg and
State Senator Wesley Chesbro presented
a Certificate of Recognition to Homer Canelis for his exceptional leadership, outstanding environmental contributions and
extaordinary stewardship of
our natural resources.
Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition
April 22, 2004, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey presented a Certificate of
Special Recognition to Homer Canelis, co-owner of Bohan & Canelis, in recognition of his efforts
to restore the Russian River Fishery.
The Press Democrat
April 26, 2004, "He demonstrated exceptional leadership in bringing community leaders and members of the local gravel-mining
industry together to promote fisheries restoration efforts throughout the watershed and surrounding areas," said Jim Milbury, a
spokesman for NOAA Fisheries, formerly the National Marine Fisheries Service."
"Canelis, one of 30 nationwide to win the award, also pioneered an inovative, habitat-friendly approach to in-stream mining
that can be used elsewhere by other miners, Milbury said."
Russian River Monthly
May 1, 2004, "According to David Hines, a biologist in NOAA Fisheries' Santa Rosa office, Canelis worked with his agency
on gravel mining techniques that have made lower Austin Creek a better habitat for coho salmon."
"I was concerend it would be a conflict situation," Hines said, "but instead of fighting us, Homer Canelis embraced the process."
Russian River Times
April 23 - May 28, 2004, Kats said he knew he was dealing with someone "unique." The working relationship between the man whose business
depends on gravel and the federal agency trying to bring back the fish "was a real creative process," according to Katz.
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