National Wildlife Federation's Turn the Tables background video for the DJ events

The National Wildlife Federation presented the Conservation award in Government to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. <br><br> Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has clearly stated his intention – his state will lead the country in the conservation of America’s environment. In 2005, Schwarzenegger mandated a 25% decrease in the state’s greenhouse-gas emissions by 2020. Since then, he has ordered a dramatic drop in the carbon content of transportation fuels and initiated a Hydrogen Highways program to encourage a state-wide increase in hydrogen fueling stations. Additionally, Schwarzenegger continues to oppose attempts to reopen the California coast to offshore drilling.<br><br> National Wildlife Federation has been honoring conservation heroes since 1965 through its National Conservation Achievement Awards & Dinner. Known informally as the “Connie Awards,” this annual celebration recognizes individuals and organizations that, through personal commitment & determination, make outstanding contributions to conservation. Whether through education, advocacy or organizational leadership, each of our Connie Award Winners inspires others to unite in the common cause of conservation. Previous awardees have included former President Jimmy Carter, Lady Bird Johnson, former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, Ted Turner, the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and other distinguished recipients.

The National Wildlife Federation awarded Vice President Al Gore the Ding Darling Conservationist of the Year 2007. <br><br> As a member of Congress and the U.S. Senate, Al Gore began his “climate crisis” crusade 30 years ago. Through his best-selling book and Oscar-nominated documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, he has taken his advocacy to new heights – almost single-handedly awakening America to the reality of global warming and the need for immediate action. His efforts to educate the world about global warming are unmatched in this generation and have earned him a the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. <br><br> National Wildlife Federation has been honoring conservation heroes since 1965 through its National Conservation Achievement Awards & Dinner. Known informally as the “Connie Awards,” this annual celebration recognizes individuals and organizations that, through personal commitment & determination, make outstanding contributions to conservation. Whether through education, advocacy or organizational leadership, each of our Connie Award Winners inspires others to unite in the common cause of conservation. Previous awardees have included former President Jimmy Carter, Lady Bird Johnson, former Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall, Ted Turner, the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and other distinguished recipients.