Date:	01/21/04
Contact:Richard D. Willey (864) 656-3090;rwlly@Clemson.edu	
Writer:	Susan Bedingfield, (864) 656-3876; sbeding@clemson.edu

Clemson natural resources specialist 
receives Wildlife Federation award 

	CLEMSON - The South Carolina Wildlife Federation will honor a 
Clemson University Extension 4-H Natural Resources Specialist.
	Richard D. Willey will receive the Award for Communications 
Conservation Jan. 24 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston during 
the Federation's awards banquet. 
	"Rick exhibits tremendous enthusiasm for youth, environmental 
and outdoor recreation opportunities and issues.  He is willing to 
learn and try new ideas and has found and fortified an exceedingly 
proficient volunteer and professional staff," said Angela Viney, 
executive director of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation.
	The Federation has recognized outstanding contributions to 
conservation for 39 years. 
	Since its founding by sportsmen in 1931, the organization has 
maintained a diverse membership and sustained its role as a voice in 
conservation. 
	Willey has been the South Carolina Resource Specialist for the 
past three years. He conducts workshops that teach children about 
general wildlife, predator-prey relationships, snakes, hunting ethics 
and shooting sports. 
	He also heads the 4-H Shooting Sports Program in South Carolina 
along with the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program, the 4-H Food 
and Cover Establishment Program and the 4-H Wildlife ID contest.
	Willey's 4-H Natural Resource program sponsors the National 
Hunting and Fishing Day, 4-H Senior Teen Weekend, State 4-H Congress, 
4-H Horse Camp, state and county fair programs, Camp Wildlife and 
Duck's Unlimited Greenwing events. 
	He also developed a Backyard Wildlife Habitat® at a local 
nursing home as part of a service program for the State 4-H Congress. 
	Willey lives in Pendleton with his wife and two sons.
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