"Volunteer of the Year 2006:  Ed and Pam Lottero demonstrated a deep commitment and dedication to the development, implementation and enhancement of interpretive service programs at Dash Point and Saltwater state parks," said Volunteer Services Coordinator Joan Hauser-Crowe. To increase interest in the Junior Ranger Program, the Lotteros provided beach and forest interpretive walks and created several interpretive presentations for evening and weekend amphitheater programs. They also developed a non-profit organization, the Parks Project, which provides support and consulting services to help parks create interpretive materials and programs."

"Significant Volunteer Achievement 2008:   Ed and Pam Lottero (Seattle, Wash.) received the Significant Volunteer Achievement Award for their interpretive and conservation programs at Dash Point and Saltwater state parks. “There are volunteers who stand out, but every so often there comes along those who push the bar upwards. Such is the case with the Lottero’s,” said SeaTac Area Parks Manager Lem Pratt. The Lottero’s developed and presented weekly amphitheatre programs and beach and trail walks to inner city children and families. Mrs. Lottero developed a self-guided flora and fauna tour through Dash Point by creating signs marking the various plants, shrubs and trees. In addition to their interpretive work, the Lottero’s developed a recycling program for both parks. Through their efforts, the number of garbage stops in the campground went from more than 30 to four. The amount of garbage decreased from 6.35 tons in September 2007 to 2.13 tons in September 2008."

source: http://www.parks.wa.gov/volunteers/