Clearwater County has opened nominations for a pair of agricultural awards.

County officials say they are now accepting nominations for the following awards:

• Sustainable Grazing Stewardship Award
• Environmental Stewardship Award

The Sustainable Grazing Stewardship Award is described as an award which recognizes residents that demonstrate a commitment to environmental stewardship and betterment for the local environment.

Meanwhile, the Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes producers who are stewards of the land, demonstrating sustainable grazing practices.

Clearwater Landcare says it applauds their progressive efforts to mitigate the environmental impacts of grazing while recognizing the ongoing changes necessary to maintain a healthy ecological balance. Officials add, grazing management practices that strive for ecological balance guarantee long term sustainability and set a standard for current and future generations.

Nomination eligibility for both awards includes the following:

• Nominees must practice ecological stewardship and have resided in Clearwater County for a minimum of five years.
• Can only be recipient of the award once.
• Maximum of one award recipient for each award per year provided a qualified nominee is identified.

Click here, to nominate for the Sustainable Grazing Award.

Click here, to nominate for the Environmental Stewardship Award.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024.