The Vandenberg Artificial Reef has won North America’s most prestigious ecotourism award, the Society of American Travel Writers’ Phoenix Award. The award, which began in 1969, recognizes conservation, preservation, beautification and environmental accomplishments as they relate to travel. The Vandenberg project was among four North American tourism projects chosen. “The creation of the Vandenberg Reef is a profound example of how business, environmental and marine biology experts can work together to promote and maintain a valuable infrastructure that attracts tourists from around the world.” the Phoenix committee said. For more info visit www.ussvandenberg.com.