Bruce Power donates to Bruce County Historical Society, and to SVCA

Bruce Power has made substantial donations to the Bruce County Historical Society and to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA), in support of very worthwhile projects.

The company presented $25,000 to the historical society to help in the production of a documentary on the history of the county.

 

The production, which will be complete in time for Canada and Bruce County’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2017, will be a high-quality, educational documentary series that will be distributed with a course guide to all schools in the county. Members of the historical society are also hoping to have it broadcast on TVO, said Ross Lamont, the head of the steering committee responsible for the documentary.

 

“The 150th anniversary of Bruce County led to us wanting to document the legacy and history of the county for future generations to both be aware of, and enjoy,” said Lamont. “The support and involvement of the community is critical to the success of this documentary about Bruce County’s heritage, and the Bruce County Historical Society thanks Bruce Power for its generous contribution to the project.”

 

Dorne Fitzsimmons, historical society treasurer, said Bruce Power’s support is a huge endorsement of the project. “Bruce Power has always been an integral part of the livelihood of Bruce County and we appreciate the support we've received for the documentary."

 

James Scongack, Bruce Power’s vice-president of corporate affairs, said the company finds it important to support generational projects such as the documentary of Bruce County. “Bruce Power is proud to play such a prominent role in the history of Bruce County, and that’s why we feel it’s important to support the historical society in this endeavour.  We are proud to be a part of the county and look forward to seeing the finished documentary.”


 

Christine John (R), Bruce Power communications specialist, presents a $25,000 sponsorship to members of the Bruce County Historical Society steering committee for the visual heritage documentary, from left: Ross Lamont, Robin Hilborn, Ann-Marie Collins, Irene Howe, and Dorne Fitzsimmons; photos courtesy of Bruce Power
 

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Bruce Power’s Environment and Sustainability Fund has donated $25,000 to a variety of SVCA projects.

 

The projects will implement restorative and conservation practices in and around Bruce County waterways with the objective of improving and rehabilitating water quality and increasing populations of warmwater fish, such as muskie, pickerel and smallmouth and largemouth bass, and salmonids, such as steelhead, and brook and brown trout.

 

Deterioration of water quality within these systems increases health and infrastructure costs, as they provide drinking water to many residents within the region, said Wayne Brohman, the SVCA's general manager/secretary-treasurer. It also impacts the region’s recreational opportunities, such as beach closures associated with E. coli and eutrophication, impacting the area’s tourism industry.

 

“Bruce Power continues to be an incredible supporter of a number of our important programs that greatly benefit the environment and the residents in the Saugeen Watershed,” said Brohman. “These sponsorships will be an incredible boost to the implementation of local environmental projects, and Saugeen Conservation is extremely proud to partner with Bruce Power on conservation initiatives that will be felt for many generations.”

 

Francis Chua, Bruce Power’s department manager, environment management, said the company understands how important the SVCA’s watershed initiatives are for these sensitive habitats. “Healthy waterways are integral to our quality of life in Bruce County. Bruce Power is proud to support the SVCA in its vitally important work, and we know what it accomplishes today will benefit local residents far into the future.”

 

Bruce Power’s Environment and Sustainability Fund donates $500,000 annually to local projects. Learn more at http://www.brucepower.com/in-the-community/community-investment/sponsorship-program/.


 

Jo-Anne Harbinson (L), SVCA's manager, water resources and stewardship services; Shaun Anthony, SVCA water quality specialist; and SVCA chairman Luke Charbonneau (R), accept a donation of $25,000 from Francis Chua, Bruce Power’s department manager, environment management, in support of water quality projects in the Saugeen Watershed