Five watersheds in the region will be cleaner and healthier, thanks to a generous gift from ADM’s corporate social investment program, ADM Cares. Watershed cleanups will be conducted by ADM employees and volunteers in each of the Belle River, Pike Creek, Little River, Turkey Creek and the Canard River over the next five months.
“We’re so grateful to ADM Cares for its continued leadership in enhancing the environmental sustainability of our region,” said Terry Patterson, Chair of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation.
“Watershed cleanups help improve water quality and habitat values. It is also hoped that these hands-on stewardship events will bring environmental awareness to the broader public and encourage behavioural changes with regards to littering. We could not be more grateful for ADM’s partnership.”
The five selected watersheds drain into Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River, helping to advance the objectives of the Area of Concern’s Remedial Action Plan.
“Cleaning up garbage to prevent it from entering our local waterways is an effective way of improving water and habitat quality, a key goal of the Area of Concern program,” said Jacqueline Serran, Remedial Action Plan Coordinator for the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup. “Additionally, cleanups enhance the quality of life for local residents and foster environmental stewardship in the community.”
The first watershed cleanup will take place on Saturday, June 22 along a portion of the Turkey Creek and LaSalle Trail System. The event will begin at 10am at Vince Marcotte Park.
This is a family-friendly event, so everyone is welcome! Volunteers can register to make this environmental impact at: https://www.essexregionconservation.ca/TurkeyCreekCleanup
In addition to these cleanup events, in November, ADM Cares will again support planting 350 trees along the Greenway trail system, building on the 300 trees added to this trail in 2023.
“Much like ADM’s purpose of unlocking the power of nature to enrich the quality of life, the mission of the Essex Region Conservation Authority is to deliver on the promise of improving our environment to enrich lives. This strategic partnership is an incredible opportunity for all of us to help the watersheds of the region remain healthy through active volunteerism and collaboration,” said Jennifer Ballinger, director, ADM Cares.
“Through ADM Cares, we believe in the concept of shared value creation, and we are thrilled to partner with the Essex Region Conservation to drive environmental progress and strengthen our commitment to communities where we work, live, and operate.”
As one of the world’s largest nutrition companies, ADM is a leader in both human and animal nutrition, unlocking the power of nature and transforming crops into ingredients and solutions for foods, beverages and supplements for people all around the world.
ADM’s breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise provides unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, ADM enriches the quality of life the world over.
ADM Cares helps sustain and strengthen communities where ADM colleagues work, live and operate by directing funding, volunteerism, and industry knowledge to initiatives and organizations that drive meaningful social, economic and environmental progress worldwide with a focus on three main pillars that align with ADM’s purpose:
- Advancing health & well-being
- Supporting sustainability
- Increasing food security
Since 1977, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation has been raising funds to enrich our region as the Place for Life.