More than 750 pounds of garbage was removed from local watersheds thanks to a local organization.
Volunteers from ADM Cares cleaned up along Belle River, Pike Creek, Little River, Turkey Creek and Canard River over the past five months.
“Watershed cleanups help improve water quality and habitat values. It is also hoped by providing hands-on stewardship opportunities, watershed residents will have an elevated environmental awareness and change their behaviours with regards to littering. We could not be more grateful for ADM’s partnership,” said Terry Patterson, Chair of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation.
ADM is a nutrition company focused on human and animal nutrition through transforming crops.
“Partnering with organizations to enrich the quality of life is at the heart of the ADM Cares mission. It’s an exciting opportunity for ADM volunteers and the Essex Region Conversation Foundation to come together to be environmental stewards for our local community,” said Andrew Kozak, Account Manager, Grain Origination, ADM Agri-Industries Company. “This partnership not only serves as a way to give back to the Essex Region, but it puts our ADM colleagues in a unique position to help ensure that these watersheds remain strong and that we can exemplify the importance of protecting them.”
On November 9, ADM Cares and ERCA will be planting 350 trees along the Chrysler Canada Greenway in Kingsville. The foundation is looking for volunteers to help with the planting. Anyone interested in volunteering can register here.
