FACES Environmental Leadership Award Renamed

The Board of Directors of the Falmouth Associations Concerned with Estuaries and Saltponds (FACES) has recently awarded the annual Falmouth Environmental Leadership Award to David R. Palmer of Waquoit. Dave Palmer was selected as this year’s recipient for his many years of tireless leadership in the establishment of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) and to restore the Quashnet River basin. He also served as the first Chairman of the Ashumet Plume Citizens Committee and for many years as the President of FACES in additional to his many charitable contributions to supporting several students at The Marine Biological Laboratories, Woods Hole.

The Directors wanted to make his contributions to improving the environment a standard that more people would strive to reach. Accordingly, the Directors voted unanimously to rename the annual award the David R. Palmer Environmental Leadership Award in Dave’s honor so he is the first recipient of the new award.

Mission Statement

To educate and inspire property owners to help preserve the environment and natural resources of the estuaries and salt ponds of Falmouth, Massachusetts. Combat and prevent pollution of these estuaries and salt ponds through proactive consultation with Town planners, environmental scientists, engineers and studies of existing conditions. Publicize problem areas via meetings, newsletters and news releases. Alert local, county and state officials to the urgent need for corrective measures and the critical importance of mobilizing community support for such measures.