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Delaware Water Gap NRA News Release

Carol Decker Paints Ornaments for White House Christmas Tree

Release Date: Monday, December 17, 2007

Superintendent John J. Donahue has announced that Carol Decker of Branchville, New Jersey, was selected to paint ornaments representing the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Delaware National Scenic River for the White House Christmas tree this year.

The White House holiday theme this year is "Holiday in the National Parks". The official White House Christmas Tree, an 18 -foot Fraser Fir located in the Blue Room, is adorned with ornaments representing America's national parks. Earlier this year, each unit of the National Park Service received a plain Christmas ball from the White House. Each park was asked to select an artist to design an ornament depicting some of the unique aspects of that park on the six inch high gold ball.

"Park employees recommended Carol's art work to me for her excellence in depicting even the smallest details in her paintings. Her efforts have helped to highlight the national significance of the many resources in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area", stated Superintendent Donahue.

All the artists were invited to join the First Lady at the reception at the White House at the end of November to view all the White House holiday decoration. A slideshow of all the National Park Service ornaments and details about "Holiday in the National Parks" can be found on the White House website , www.whitehouse.gov/holiday/2007.

Carol Decker is an internationally known wildlife artist, naturalist, conservationist, and educator. Her work has appeared in many books publications, and other projects of national organizations such as the National Wildlife Federation, Canadian Wildlife Federation, Quail Unlimited, and National Wild Turkey Federation. Carol painted over 80 full color paintings that originally appeared on the covers of New Jersey Outdoors magazine, published by the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife. In addition, her art has been featured on television programs and countless exhibitions throughout the country and worldwide. More information about Carol and her work can be found on her website.

Photos: From Top left, Artist, Carol Decker in White House Grand Foyer at Artist's Ornament Reception,top right, Ornament tree in Blue Room, middle left, Delaware Water Gap NRA eagle ornament (White House photo), bottom right, Delaware National Scenic River ornament (White House photo) and bottom left, Artist, Carol Decker painting the ornaments in her studio.

"As always the best award is the vote of the people ,thank you."

Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp Design Contest 2001

artwork ã 2001 Carol Decker

Noted nationally renowned artist, Carol Decker has just recently won the 2001 Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp Design Competition from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Her artwork featuring the black bear and the Maryland state flower, the black-eyed susan, was reproduced in a conservation stamp available from the Maryland DNR at http://www.dnr.state.md.us

"International Migratory Bird Day '99"
artwork © 1998 Carol Decker

Carol Decker recently had the honor of winning First Place in the International Migratory Bird Day '99 Poster Competition sponsored by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington, D.C. Her artwork was featured on tens of thousands of posters, shirts and announcements for I.M.B.D '1999. International Migratory Bird Day is a celebration of birds and bird conservation. It raises awareness and highlights neotropical migratory birds and their habitats.

Carol Decker was commissioned recently by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies to design and create the official poster artwork for the campaign--"Teaming With Wildlife" This national funding proposal will generate state-dedicated funds for all fish and wildlife conservation, recreation and education .

Carol is dedicated and committed to this innovative proposal and joins with individuals, conservation groups, and businesses across America who equally support this funding initiative. If you would like to learn more about "Teaming With Wildlife" and lend your support, click below.

International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
at Web: http://www.teaming.com

Minnesota Deer Hunters Association National Art Print Contest

Carol Decker's entry in the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association's 1999 Sixteenth National Art Print Contest has taken the "Second Place Award". Congratulations to this artist!!! The Wildlife Art Studio will release this painting as a limited edition s/n fine art print. For more information visit the Gallery