MBCA would like to congratulate one of our wonderful proactive community members in her most deserved award for protecting our iconic cassowary in the 20th anniversary year of these awards - congratulations Ingrid!
Ingrid is a lifelong advocate for the environment. As a founder of the Cassowary Keystone Conservation Community Group, she is committed to protecting the Southern Cassowary including caring for orphaned, sick, and injured birds. Ingrid has collaborated with various ecologists, environmental organisations, policy advisors, and the Djiru traditional owners to lobby for strategies that will provide protection for keystone species like the cassowary.
Please find the full CAFNEC article for the 20th Cassowary Awards in the Peter Hitchcock category here - CAFNEC Article for 20th Cassowary Awards
