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Paul Dest is honored for working to conserve and sustain the Gulf of Maine for more than 30 years.

The Wells Reserve was well represented at a conference focused on challenges and opportunities for regional resilience in the face of climate change.

The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve was recognized recently by the Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment, which presented the Wells Reserve with its 2009 Visionary Award. The Council praised the Wells Reserve for sustained excellence in science, communication, partnerships, education, and stewardship of the Gulf of Maine ecosystems.