Wildlife Forever Announces Title Sponsorship of State-Fish Art Contest
OutdoorHub 02.27.12
Wildlife Forever is delighted to announce to all of our participants, partners and fans that GenOn, one of the largest competitive generators of wholesale electricity in the United States, with facilities located in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Mississippi and California, is the new Title Sponsor of the State-Fish Art Contest, supporting youth aquatic education nationwide. GenOn is providing support for the 2012 and 2013 programs.
“GenOn is proud to sponsor Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest, an imaginative introduction of art and science to youth. GenOn’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and education fits perfectly with this contest which increases awareness of and respect for aquatic resources,” said Misty Allen, Vice President, Eastern PJM Asset Management. “As national sponsor of the State-Fish Art program, GenOn hopes to foster interest and enthusiasm about fish and water for the next generation.”
Through its commitment to the environment, GenOn is helping advance the knowledge of future generations. Their Environmental Partners program offers a unique and proven approach to address some of our nation’s most pressing environmental and ecological problems. GenOn’s environmental accomplishments have been recognized with awards. For information about GenOn’s partnerships with the national State-Fish Art Program and other environmental projects, visit GenOn’s Environmental Partners at www.genon.com/company/company-environmental-partners.aspx.
“Our new relationship with GenOn will allow us to reach more educators and children as the contest enters its 14th year,” said Douglas Grann, President & CEO of Wildlife Forever. “We are grateful for GenOn’s enthusiasm and dedication to this goal, which will provide support to State-Fish Art, making resources available to increase participation nationwide and generate the spark of conservation in even more future stewards of our fish and waters.”
