| The Jon A. Kusler Student Scholarship Award was created in 2020 to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Jon A. Kusler, Esq., ASWM’s founder and one of the most influential thinkers of our time regarding wetland and floodplain science, policy, and law. Jon paved the way for wetland and floodplain protection around the world, challenging us to think beyond the norm – to find new and innovative ways to solve some of our most pressing environmental issues. |
| This competitive award funds all expenses for one or more students to attend ASWM’s annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination (STFC) Meeting and is open to any student with a declared major in wetland (or other aquatic resource) science, policy, law, or a related field in either the undergraduate or graduate level. Submission Requirements: • Letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor. • One page letter answering the following questions: What is your declared major? Why did you choose your declared major? What do you plan to do with your degree? How will attending ASWM’s annual STFC Meeting help you advance your career? • Deadline for submission is Monday, February 7th, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Notifications will be sent to all applicants no later than Friday, February 18th. Submissions should be sent as a Microsoft Word or PDF attachment, and should be emailed directly to Marla Stelk, Executive Director, at marla@aswm.org. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Burchill, Office Manager, at laura@aswm.org or by phone at 207-892-3399. |
Newsletter Spring & Fall 2025 Review
March 11, 2026