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1997 Conservation Award Jeff Thompson, President of Native Plant Source, was awarded the 1997 Conservation Award (K-W Field Naturalists) for his efforts and accomplishment in ecological restoration. Environmental Achievement Award Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy (May 1996), presented to Union Gas for the environmental restoration of the Brantford Service Facility. Outstanding Planning Award Planning and design of the West Side Trail System within the Forested Hills Environmentally Sensitive Policy. This required detailed biological inventories, impact assessment and vegetation restoration plan to protect rare breeding birds (i.e. acadian flycatchers) and minimize environmental impacts. This project received the Outstanding Planning Award from the Professional Planners Institute and the Provincial Professional Merit Award for Urban/City Design. Client: City of Waterloo. Exceptional and Distinguished Achievement in Great Lakes Ecosystem Improvement Award The Exceptional and Distinguished Achievement in Great Lakes Ecosystem Improvement Award was presented to Union Gas for the recreation of Brant Prairie and wetland protection by the International Committee for the Great Lakes during their State of the Great Lakes Ecosystem Conference (April 1998). See below for testimonials from Union Gas |
Testimonials Brant Prairie |
"Members of the Brant Field Naturalists toured the location and studied the various plantings. We are particularly happy that Union Gas has made this effort and we believe that this form of leadership exemplifies the need and growing responsibility of corporate bodies in recognizing and spearheading efforts to protect and enhance our natural heritage" Michael C. Smith, President "Your efforts to date have been exceptional and will serve to further everyone's efforts toward restoring native plants within urbanized areas. It is indeed gratifying to see a company such as Union Gas adopt such a responsible attitude toward its own grounds... I'm sure that Union Gas's grounds will be used by many to illustrate the aesthetics of a well designed and well implemented naturalization project" M. Sinclair, Coordinator of Design and Development "The design and composition of the natural landscape appears to have been very well planned and implemented... The value of using native plant communities historically representative of this area is sure to be of significant ecological and educational value to the community" Daryl Coulson, Area Biologist "I was very much impressed with the success of this project and observed that there is definitely potential for the ecosystem created there to develop ecologically and become self-sustaining. This is an excellent demonstration which many visitors can see right from their cars. The success rates for species planted and their performance in the landscape unit appear to be quite high" Wayne Mac Millan, Supervisor, Land Resources "The use of native species is highly commendable and this effort should over time, demonstrate the utility, economics and positive aesthetics of native species ecosystems." David G. West, Area Manager "The Union Gas example was the most impressive example of urban restoration I have ever seen." Stephen D. Murphy, Ph.D. "...(Union Gas's) innovation and commitment to the environment is the model for corporate office development across this country, and around the world. There are now hundreds of people across the world who honor you for your creativity and courage in being the first to stand up and make a difference. Brantford is proud to have Union Gas as a corporate citizen, and we value your commitment to the healthy lifestyle of our community." Chris Friel, Mayor |