Attorney General Loretta Lynch joined Assistant Attorney General John Cruden and the Environmental & Natural Resources Division to honor recipients at their annual awards ceremony today.

“Whether you litigate complex cases, root out crime and misconduct, fight to preserve public lands, or build relationships with tribal governments, your accomplishments over the past year have been deeply inspiring, tremendously impactful and profoundly important – and they have contributed substantially to the department’s overarching efforts to strengthen our nation and empower our communities,” said Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

Read more from her remarks at http://www.justice.gov/…/attorney-general-loretta-e-lynch-d…