Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 4/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Jay Dickson, Planning Director
Submitted by: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee - 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution #2026-080 recognizing the Baldwin County Commission’s 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients listed below:
Agriculture
Neil Underwood Farms
Forestry
Alabama Forestry Commission
Education Program
Gulf Coast Eco-Center
Teacher
Justice Manning - Master Environmental Education Program
Government Agency
Town of Magnolia Springs
Government Employee
Dr. William E. Puckett - Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee
Individual Citizen
Lisa Mason-Sanders - Magnolia River Water Watch Program
Small Business
Hydro, LLC
Environmental Project of the Year
Lower Perdido Islands Restoration - The Nature Conservancy and City of Orange Beach
Special Recognition
Roberta Swann
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Since the inception of the Environmental Stewardship Awards Program in 1998, the Baldwin County Commission has recognized over one hundred and forty four (144) individuals and organizations for their environmental leadership and stewardship of Baldwin County’s natural resources.
Leslie Gahagan, Environmental Advisory Committee Member, will read the Resolution and staff will assist in the presentation of the awards to the recipients.
Cost of the plaques is $970.00 and will be purchased from the Planning & Zoning department budget.
Previous Commission action/date: 04/15/2025 - Adopted Resolution #2025-098 recognizing the Baldwin County Commission’s 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $970.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052730-52190 Miscellaneous Expenditures
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: Administration-Print 11 resolutions for signatures, seal, and place in binders.