NEWS RELEASE
 

National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Senator Harry Reid of Nevada will receive the 2008 Bruce F. Vento Award.

When:     Tuesday, June 10, 2008
              Reception - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Where:    101 Constitution Ave NW
              Washington, DC 20001 

Senator Reid will be recognized for his pivotal role in protecting the Arctic, his work to establish Great Basin National Park and the Desert Protection Act, and his work to preserve Lake Tahoe.

In 2003 Senator Reid introduced the Yellowstone Protection Act which controls the use of snowmobiles in our national parks. Most recently, he supports the increased National Park Service budget for the 2008 fiscal year -- the largest increase in park operations funding every proposed.

To Purchase tickets or to learn about how you can become a sponsor, please contact:

Danielle Otsuka at 800-308-4562 or
via email at ventoawardevent@odellsimms.com

Founded in 1983, National Park Trust is the only land conservancy dedicated to preserving our national system of parks, wildlife and historic monuments.