CWHC-Atlantic Region honoured with PEI Heritage Recognition Award

The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative-Atlantic Region (CWHC-Atlantic Region), based at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, has been honoured with a Heritage Recognition Award from the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation.

The annual PEI Heritage Awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to preserving and promoting the province’s heritage, including both human and natural history. The award was presented to members of the CWHC-Atlantic Region by the Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of PEI, at a ceremony held in Charlottetown on March 23.

The CWHC-Atlantic Region was recognized for its dedication to protecting and documenting wildlife health, an essential part of the Island’s environmental and cultural heritage.

"It was an honour to be included in such a deserving group of recipients,” said Dr. Megan Jones, regional director of the CWHC-Atlantic Region. “I particularly appreciate that our work to understand and track wildlife health was recognized for its contribution to the natural heritage of the Island. That’s the big picture, and it’s why we do what we do—to help preserve and protect our environment."

“Congratulations to the CWHC-Atlantic Region team on this well-deserved recognition,” said Dr. Dominique Griffon, dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College. “Your work continues to have a lasting impact on wildlife conservation and heritage preservation in Prince Edward Island.”