CONSERVATION – Mary Verner, former Spokane mayor, and Deb Abrahamson, a leader in mining pollution cleanup efforts, will be honored Saturday, Feb. 18, in the annual Winter Waters awards fund-raising dinner.

The event at Patsy clark Mansion is sponsored by Upper Columbia River Group - Sierra Club and the Center for Environmental Law & Policy.

Verner is being honored for her work in protecting Spokane River and aquifer while Abrahamson, founder of the SHAWL Society, is being cited for leadership in dealing with uranium pollution in the lower Spokane River.

Tickets: $25.

Info: 209-2899, e-mail rsvp@celp.org.