August 12 was a beautiful day with a steady lake breeze (better to twirl the Science Center’s wind turbine) and light waves lapping the shore of Whiskey Island where 6,000 people gathered for Burning River Fest 2006. A decidedly local, green theme was on tap with a great lineup of home-grown bands, food, environmental causes, Great Lakes beer and awards for our bioregional champions. That is, the 2006 GreenCityBlueLake Awards to honor individuals and organizations working to improve the long-term quality of life in Northeast Ohio by balancing environmental quality, social justice, and economic prosperity.