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Steele recognized for lifetime of achievement in conservation

Fellow(s): Nancy Steele
Topic(s): Conservation Science

This October, the Arroyo & Foothills Conservancy recognized Nancy Steele with one of their five inaugural Urban Conservation Awards, given to leaders dedicated to protecting nature who have had lasting impacts on the Los Angeles region. Nancy received the Oak Leaf award for leaders who have dedicated their lives to conservation. 

“Nancy was a founding member of Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy and served as its President and CEO for eleven years,” the group posted on Instagram. “Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to environmental protection and land and water conservation.”

According to a Facebook post, 150 community members attended the celebration of “five incredible people working to save wildlife and habitats, photographers inspiring their viewers to connect with nature, and the critical work of urban conservation as a whole.”

Congratulations, Nancy! 

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Nancy Steele

Nancy Steele

1993 Fellow
Dr. Nancy Steele focuses her work on the protection and conservation of land and water, striving always to have a direct positive impact on nature and humanity. She is a professional executive manager who has founded and led nonprofits and served on boards of directors. Endlessly curious, she applies a scientists mind to answering questions that result in turning data into actionable knowledge resulting in good policies and practices.

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