Scouts plant 100 trees at the Halton Waste Management Site!
Last week, on Saturday, May 1, Halton Region in partnership with Conservation Halton and local Halton Scouts raised environmental awareness and enhanced the landscaping of the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) by participating in an annual tree planting event. Approximately 40 Scouts planted 100 trees at the landfill site located at 5400 Regional Road 25 in Milton (view map ).
“When it comes to making a difference for the environment, change is often a result of the small steps we take,” said Halton Regional Chair, Gary Carr. “I thank Conservation Halton for providing trees and educational assistance and all of the Halton Scouts for taking small but important steps towards protecting and preserving the environment.”
Chair Carr, Conservation Halton Chair, Brian Penman and Conservation Halton CAO, Ken Phillips, took part in a brief opening ceremony at the event. Halton area Scouts and many of their leaders and parents also participated in the tree planting event with trees provided by Conservation Halton. Scout Canada Special Events Coordinator for the Burlington Area, Mr. Bob Collison, volunteered his time once again to recruit and coordinate the Scouts who play an important role in the maintenance of the Waste Management Site while helping the environment.
“Conservation Halton is delighted to once again partner with Halton Region and the Halton Scouts in this important initiative to restore the region’s landfill site,” said Conservation Halton Chair Brian Penman. ”These programs are very important, as the trees planted help our environment by improving air and water quality, as well as increasing the forest cover in our watershed.”
The Scout tree planting event is part of Halton Region’s ongoing tree planting and maintenance program at the Halton Waste Management Site. Over 1,500 trees have been planted on the Site since it opened in 1992, which is an example of the sound environmental practices applied at the HWMS operations. Other practices include collecting rainwater from building roofs for re-use on site for tasks such as garden watering and washing equipment and utilizing over 35,000 passenger car tires in the asphalt used to pave the Site roads.
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