Southeast
Volusia Audubon Society, P.O. Box 46, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170; president@SEVolusiaAudubon.org
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Dinah Voyles-PulverAs an environment writer for The News-Journal, Dinah has counted alligators at midnight, kayaked through a flooded home, posed for photos with blood-thirsty mosquitoes and written about the sex lives of fireflies and whales. A sixth-generation native Floridian, she has worked for The News-Journal for 18 years. She writes about preservation of wildlife and conservation lands, water issues and the St. Johns River, as well as weather, hurricane science and natural disasters. For her five-part series in December 2008 on Florida’s water woes, called “Got Water,” she received a Gold Medal for Public Service and a first place in explanatory reporting from the Florida Society of News Editors, as well as a Sunshine State Award from the South Florida Society of Professional Journalists. She was recognized by the Florida Wildlife Federation in June with its Biff Lampton Communicator of the Year Award. She is a two-time recipient of the Waldo Proffitt Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism, Florida’s highest award for environment writing. In addition to state awards in 2008, she received national recognition for her "Natural Treasures'' series, winning an award of special merit from the Grantham Prize for Excellence in Reporting on the Environment. She has written two books, both biographies for Florida entrepreneurs. When not roaming the wilds for work, she enjoys kayaking and cooking and serves on the board of the women’s organization at her church. Married for 28.5 years, she and her husband have three children and two grandchildren. Dinah will discuss the state of Central Florida's water resources. |