Yellowstone National Park biologist PJ White has received the Craighead Conservation Award from the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative.
White is the Chief of WIldlife and Aquatic Resources in Yellowstone.
He researches all of the major mammals in the park, helping find ways for wildlife and humans to interact.
He also is the author of over 125 scientific papers and many books.
More details on this award can be found here from the Associated Press.