News release: NORTH BAY, ON, November 25, 2015 – Union Gas supports North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) improvements to the Chippewa Creek EcoPath, courtesy of a $2,000 grant awarded today.
Kristel Gobby, utility services workload planning assistant manager, Union Gas, presented the cheque to Dave Mendicino, NBMCA Board chair, at an NBMCA board meeting.
The Chippewa Creek EcoPath is a community initiative to restore and enhance the natural values and heritage of Chippewa Creek through education and stewardship. Union Gas’ donation will support stewardship initiatives that include the Adopt-the-Creek program to protect and enhance this watercourse that has significant economic, social and environmental value to the community.
“Union Gas cares about the environment,” said Gobby. “That’s why we support important environmental conservation programs in the communities we serve. North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority stewardship efforts at Chippewa Creek EcoPath will make a difference, and that is important to us at Union Gas.”
“The health of our watershed depends on our community’s ability to balance human needs with the needs of the natural environment. Our stewardship initiatives are geared towards getting people involved in activities that help maintain and preserve that balance. Union Gas’ donation to our stewardship efforts and the EcoPath helps make that happen,” said Dave Mendicino, NBMCA Chair.
People can learn more about the Chippewa Creek EcoPath by visiting www.chippewaecopath.ca or by following on twitter @Chippewaecopath or facebook.com/ChippewaCreekEcoPath.
For over 100 years, Union Gas has been privileged to work in more than 400 Ontario communities. In addition to providing natural gas delivery services for homes and businesses, Union Gas has contributed to the province through economic investments, available jobs, municipal taxes, energy efficiency programs, volunteer hours, charitable giving and sponsorships. Last year alone, Union Gas contributed over $3.3 million to community and charitable organizations across Ontario, including more than $1 million to United Way. In addition Union Gas employees, retirees, family and friends provided approximately 20,000 volunteer hours to help strengthen the communities where they live and work. For more information visit uniongas.com/community.
