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Eric,<br>
Recognition is long overdue ! You are an inspiration to all of us.<br>
Warmest regards,<br>
Ron<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 10/6/2014 8:23 PM, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:metzlere@msu.edu">metzlere@msu.edu</a>
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<blockquote cite="mid:20141006212328.72312un8hrrs19xs@mail.msu.edu"
type="cite">SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO RESEARCHER RECEIVES REGIONAL
DIRECTOR’S AWARD<br>
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CARLSBAD, NM and ALAMOGORDO, NM - On Sept. 26 , National Park
Service volunteer researcher Eric Metzler received the National
Park Service’s (NPS) Intermountain Regional Director's Award for
Natural Resource Research. This esteemed honor is in recognition
of Mr. Metzler’s significant moth research at White Sands National
Monument and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. In 2007, Eric
undertook a study to survey and identify species of moths at these
two national park units. Eric’s work exemplifies excellence in
advancing and publishing scientific research that furthers the
goals of science and natural resource management in the National
Park Service.<br>
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Metzler received the award because of key accomplishments in the
field of research: 1) discovering more than 600 species of moths,
36 of which are new to science, and nearly all of the new species
are endemic in the dunes of White Sands; 2) developing a baseline
database for moth richness and diversity that helps NPS accomplish
the all-taxa inventory goals; 3) providing interpretive materials,
seminars and other formal presentations for both local and
regional NPS staff; 4) publishing nine scientific papers, and one
paper for the general public emphasizing the remarkable endemism
of moths at White Sands and 5) volunteering 1600+ hours annually
at both parks.<br>
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“Eric’s scientific contributions inspire stewardship and
collaboration in the spirit of protection, preservation, and
improvement of the natural resources of White Sands National
Monument and Carlsbad Caverns National Park,” said NPS
Intermountain Regional Director, Sue Masica.
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