EPA seeks green-worthy nominations

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations in Nevada for its awards program recognizing anyone who’s made a significant contribution to improve the environment in 2008. Anyone can be nominated, from your mom to scientists, teachers, organizations, business reps and public officials. The deadline is Feb. 8. Find more information, including the criteria upon which they’ll be judged, at www.epa.gov/region09/awards. Or call the Environmental Information Center at (866) 372-9378.