A local conservation group is celebrating 65 years of environmental protection.
The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority recently held its annual general meeting, celebrating achievements of the past year and planning for the year ahead.
LTVCA staff say some issues raised back in the 60s and 70s are still a work in progress, including low tree cover in Chatham-Kent and reducing the amount of phosphorus getting into the Great Lakes.
The organization handed out its annual Environmental Awards.
Bob, Brett and Derek Gore were given the Volunteer Heroes Award for their volunteer work at the Chatham-Kent and Lambton’s Children’s Waterfest.
The award for Most Dedicated Organization went to Community Living Chatham-Kent for its volunteer efforts removing invasive species and collecting litter.
Most Devoted Landowner to Geraldine Hind from West Elgin for being an exemplary steward of the land. Hind has restored 14 acres into wetlands and native plants on her property. Media Release Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.
The final award was given to Linda McKinlay retired councillor for the Municipality of Lakeshore and past board member and chair to the LTVCA. Mark Peacock CAO/ Secretary-Treasurer unveiled the new award, by saying, “The Linda McKinlay Award for Environmental Leadership recognizes individuals who share the same spirit as Linda McKinlay—strong leadership, a deep commitment to local conservation, and the drive to make a meaningful difference.”