The World Bird Sanctuary Bestows Coveted Award to Rain Bird

By Jodie Carter

The World Bird Sanctuary's 2003 R. Marlin Perkins Conservation Organization of the Year award, goes to the Rain Bird Corp. in recognition of the company's strong commitment to environmental preservation and water conservation.

Rain Bird, a leading manufacturer of irrigation products and services, is known for their devotion to environmental and water conservation. ?EUR??,,????'??For years, they have shared their knowledge, values and behaviors that embrace ecological conservation, making the company a natural fit for this award,?EUR??,,????'?? said World Bird Sanctuary Executive Director Walter C. Crawford Jr.

Rain Bird?EUR??,,????'???s commitment can be seen through it?EUR??,,????'???s sponsorship of three hands-on environmental learning centers at Cal Poly Pomona, in their grade school teaching curriculums, and by sending the message out to the general community through the company?EUR??,,????'???s award-winning participation in the Tournament of Roses Parade. ?EUR??,,????'??Rain Bird's commitment to environmental conservation resonates,?EUR??,,????'?? said Stacy Sharkey, corporate marketing brand manager for Rain Bird.

The award is named after the late R. Marlin Perkins, known as the congenial host of the "Wild Kingdom" television series, and also as a former member of the World Bird Sanctuary advisory board of directors. The coveted award has been presented to only seven times in the last 14 years.

Find out more at www.worldbirdsanctuary.org