Acting DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn Honored By National Wildlife Federation

Cindy Dunn, Acting Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, was honored on March 12 by the National Wildlife Federation for her contributions and achievements in the environmental field.

Her work to reduce carbon pollution, promote clean energy, and protect wildlife and their habitats from the risks of climate change has made her a recipient of the Women in Conservation Award, given to those deserving women that have shown exceptional leadership and dedication to conservation and climate action.

“Cindy is a true asset to the conservation community,” said Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. “We at NWF believe that highlighting and bringing women into the environmental story is important to reach the common goal of protecting all people, communities, landscapes and our precious wildlife from the impacts of climate change.”