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ERCA Honours Conservation Award Winners

At the Essex Region Conservation Authority Annual General Meeting on January 18, eight conservation awards were presented to organizations and individuals who are making tangible contributions in creating a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment. The recipients honoured were:

2006 Conservation Farm Award - John Diemer from Woodslee John R. Park Homestead Award - The Ontario Provincial Organization of Questers Education - Mireya Campbell of Harrow District High School Volunteerism - Carl Pascoe and Rachel Powless; and Corey Naroski Environmental Achievement - David Ainslie; Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation Volunteer Award of Appreciation - Don Learn

ERCA Chair Ray Renaud thanked all of the winners for their efforts. "We continue to be inspired by these organizations and individuals who are committed to improving the environment that we share. We hope that by recognizing these winners today, others will become motivated to help work together to create a future of sustainability for this region."