Fox Valley historic preservationist named as advocacy scholar

Al Watts, community engagement director for Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, was named as a 2022 Bruce MacDougal Advocacy Scholar by the Preservation Action Foundation on Friday, Feb. 18.

Watts, who is also studying for a Master's in Public History online at American Public University, will participate in policy briefings, training on advocating for historic preservation, networking events and congressional office visits during National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week, March 7-10, 2022.

"My current role (as Community Engagement Director for Preservation Partners) is to educate city officials and the public about the importance and benefits of historic preservation," Watts said. "Observing best practices of preservation advocacy and connecting with federal lawmakers will inform me on how to best engage my local community to support historic preservation."

For more information about the Preservation Action Foundation and National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week, visit preservationaction.org/actioncenter/advocacyweek/.

Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley's mission is to offer heritage education and to promote the appreciation and preservation of the Fox Valley's rich architectural and historic resources.

Learn more at www.ppfv.org or on social media @preservationpartners.