Wellington County’s Green Legacy program received a Grand River Watershed award last week at the 35th annual celebration.
The Green Legacy was recognized for its outstanding conservation and environmental work with the community.
“It is an honour for the County’s Green Legacy program to receive this award from the Grand River Conservation Authority,” said Warden Joanne Ross-Zuj. “The GRCA has been an active partner and supported the Green Legacy since the beginning. Strong partnerships are essential to the success of this program.”
Planning Committee Chair and county councillor Walter Trachsel, whose committee oversees the Green Legacy, said, “It started out as a simple idea. Since 2004, the Green Legacy program has planted over one million trees with the help of the community, making it the largest municipal tree planting program in North America.”
Green Legacy Tree Nursery Manager Rob Johnson said, “The Green Legacy is a community driven program. Its success would not be possible without all of our partners and volunteers. Together we are all making Wellington County a little greener.”
Since 1976, the Grand River Conservation Authority has presented awards to individuals, families, organizations and businesses that have taken action to protect and enhance the natural environment of the Grand River Watershed.
