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Article: McCain and Earle Receive NPCA Awards.(National Parks and Conservation Association)(Brief Article)
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- May 1, 2001
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* NPCA honored Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) with the William Penn Mott, Jr., Park Leadership Award and noted marine biologist, Dr. Sylvia Earle, with the Robin W. Winks Award for Enhancing Public Understanding of National Parks, at its annual dinner in March.
McCain received the Mott award for his work on passing the National Parks Air Tour Management Act. As a result of the legislation, the Park Service will participate in the management and regulation of air tour over-flights within a half-mile of park boundaries.
A noted oceanographer, Earle received the Winks ...