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Township receives "Success Story" award at State of the Lakes conference |
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 Marta Moszczenska (L) and Kevin Johnson (R) present the 2011 State of the Lakes Ecosystem (SOLEC) Conference "Success Story" award to Matt Pearson (centre, left) of B.M. Ross and Associates, and Huron-Kinloss mayor Mitch Twolan | |||||
Huron-Kinloss Township has been recognized for exceptional performance
and dedication to improving the Great Lakes, at the 2011 State of the
Lakes Ecosystem (SOLEC) Conference, held in
Erie, Pennsylvania, Township mayor Mitch Twolan and Matt Pearson of B.M. Ross and Associates Limited, were present to receive a “Success Story” award for the Huron-Kinloss Community Septic Inspection program, from Marta Moszczenska, Canadian Consul General, and Kevin Johnson, United States Consul General. The conference provides Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes decision-makers and scientists with the opportunity to receive the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on the state of the Great Lakes. Since 1996, SOLEC has honoured various organizations that have exemplified a strong commitment to improving the environment within the Great Lakes basin. The township's septic inspection program, which is a mandatory program administered by B.M. Ross, completed the fifth year of operation Oct. 31. Since the program began in 2007, approximately 2,000 or 71 per cent of properties have been inspected. Every property in Huron-Kinloss with a septic system (including holding tanks, pit privies/outhouses) will be inspected on a rotating basis over a seven- to eight-year period. Each year, different areas in the township are targeted for inspection. “It is an honour to accept this award on behalf of council and to be recognized for taking the initiative to preserve the natural environment and improve water quality through the Community Septic Inspection program," said Twolan.
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Through education, the
program encourages residents to act with the sustainability of the
local ecosystem in mind, by performing regular septic system
maintenance, conserving water, and minimizing the use of household
chemicals. The program represents a long-term commitment on the part of the township to engage and encourage residents to work toward sustainability with the environment. Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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