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Chris Frey Receives Dixy Lee Ray Award for Contributions to Environmental Protection

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May 19, 2026

Chris Frey Receives Dixy Lee Ray Award for Contributions to Environmental Protection

The award, established in 1998 in honor of Ray, recognizes significant achievements and contributions in the field of environmental protection and engineering.