A new conservation education program is now available to area students thanks to support from Enbridge. “Our alternative energy program is taught at the Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area,” said Melissa Gill, Conservation Education and Community Partnership Technician with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority. “This program looks at the science of alternative energy and examines the pros and cons of the different technologies,” Gill explained. “Best of all – it’s free.” The program is targeted at grades 4 – 12.

‘We often have discussions with the students about climate change,” Gill said. “This program looks at one aspect of this global challenge and was developed in response to emerging technologies.”

“The funds allow the Conservation Authority to offer the program free of charge to the students,” Ken Hall, Senior Advisor – Community Relations, Eastern Region Enbridge Pipelines Inc. said. “We are pleased to support the work of the Conservation Authority and to be able to help in their efforts to reach out to school children.” Enbridge has made a commitment to support the Conservation Authority’s Education program with a $10,000 donation for each of the next three years.

“We are very thankful to Enbridge,” Steve Arnold, Chair of the SCRCA said. “Our corporate citizens have been strong supporters of our education program and Enbridge’s generous contribution helps us bring our conservation messages to these young people.”

Photo Notes:
The students are being shown the solar mini-boats they will be using later in the program by Melissa Gill, Conservation Education Instructor with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority. Watching on is Ken Hall, Senior Advisor – Community Relations Eastern Region Enbridge Pipelines Inc. (left) and Steve Arnold, Chair of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority.

Students are from Tecumseh Public School in Chatham. From left to right Julia Caron, Kathleen Boorman, Bradley Hutching, and Corey Lauzon.