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More than Skin Deep?

Think about your morning routine – wash your face,
shampoo and condition your hair, moisturize, add some
makeup, roll on some deodorant, possibly spritz on some
hairspray. If you’re an average woman, statistics say you
use about 12 personal care products per day. The average
man uses 6. According to the most recent newsletter from
Bare Organics, a local company, your personal care rou-
tine could include over 200 chemical ingredients, many
of them synthetic.
Consider the following additional facts from Bare
Organics:
• Contrary to popular belief - skin care products are not
tested for safety before being made available on
product shelves. In fact, almost 90% of the ingredi-
ents in skin care products have not been evaluated
for safety.
• Up to 60% of the products you put on your skin get
absorbed into your bloodstream (think about it - the
Nicoderm patch can get nicotine into your blood-
stream...).
• Most ingredients in conventional skin care products
are derived from petrochemicals (by-product of the
oil industry).
• The Environmental Protection Agency reports that each
year, Americans dump more than 6 BILLION pounds
of body care chemicals into our waterways.
The personal care products we use every day may be
impacting not only our own health but also the health of
the ecosystems around us. If you want to reduce exposure
to chemical toxins in your life, it’s time to look beyond
cleaning products and take a closer look at the cosmetics
you’re using. If ingredients are not listed, dump it. If the
ingredients include a lot of chemicals you’re not familiar
with, get rid of it. If you’re purchasing products, look for
a shorter list of ingredients and names that you recognize
as natural or plant-based substances.
Educate yourself at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com

Organic TV A Better Way to Mow

Consider the following comparison of three ways to cut the lawn: gas, electric or push
Wondering whether those carrots you bought
are truly organic? Well, what about your TV? Sony mower. If you’re just not ready to change to a different mower, another option is to have
has introduced the world’s first organic LED tele- less lawn — try incorporating more flower beds, trees, shrubs, pathways, ponds and
vision. The screen is only 3 mm thick, and it is other landscape features.
advertised as using as little as 34 watts of
power. Still not likely to make the couch Mower Type Gas Powered Electric Push (Rotary)
potato any healthier!
WEIGHT 60-100 lbs 30 lbs 18 lbs or less

NOISE 95 decibels 75 decibels 60 – 70

(like a motorcycle) (like a washing machine) (like a sewing machine)

Graphic Images POLLUTION One gas mower

running for an
84% less CO2
than a gas mower
None

hour emits the

Human Footprint airs on April 13th at 9:00 p.m. on the same amount of
National Geographic channel and shows the phenomenal pollutants as
amount of materials and resources consumed by the aver- eight new cars
age American over a lifetime. For example, rows of 28,433 driving 55 mph
rubber ducks illustrate the number of showers taken. for one hour.

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 April 2008

Check Your Well…

Win a Toilet!
If your water comes from a well, the change of season brings about new concerns.
Spring run-off can lead to bacterial contamination, so now is the time to have your
water tested. How safe is your drinking water? If you find there’s a problem,
EcoSuperior’s Well Aware program can help. We can send a certified Water Guide to
your home to help you identify and address issues with your well or septic system.
Well Aware home visits help rural well owners identify priorities for action to pro-
tect their drinking water source. The visits, which are voluntary, confidential, and
non-regulatory, guide well owners through a self-assessment to help identify and
address potential risks to their well water.
The service takes about 2 hours, and all information provided during the visit
remains confidential. EcoSuperior supplies a written report and recommendations,
water testing sample bottles from the Public Health Laboratory (Ontario Ministry of
Health) and a set of Well Aware drinking glasses. The City of Thunder Bay also pro-
vides a water conservation kit for wells
within the city. Every home participating in Marlys Maver won an Energy Meter for submitting her Power$avers Conservation Pledge Form.
the program will also receive a ballot for a
chance to win one of the newest water-con-
serving technologies — a Caroma dual
flush toilet, with installation by Axel’s
Water and Plumbing Centre. The prize
Click On Power$avers
package is worth approximately $400. Are you leaving your computer on 24/7 because you think re-starting it wears it out?
Guided Self Assessments are available Do you believe that your screensaver means the computer is using less power?
FREE of charge to rural residents of the These are just two of the energy-wasting myths that are causing computer users to
City of Thunder Bay, as well as the follow- consume a lot of electricity. A majority of households have a computer, and a large per-
ing townships: Shuniah, Gorham, Ware, centage have more than one. EcoSuperior recently completed a program supported by
Oliver Paipoonge, Neebing, Gillies, the Ontario Ministry of Energy that helped take the facts about energy and computers
Conmee, and O’Connor. A mileage fee out to workplaces around the city. Home users could be wasting $25 to $100 on ineffi-
may apply, but can be waived if you sign cient computer operation, but in a workplace, those costs multiply by dozens or even
up a neighbor on the same day. You can hundreds of workplaces.
Axel Rehfuhs and dual flush Caroma toilet. book an appointment by calling 624-2140. Another major cost factor is the type of monitor you have. The old style cathode-ray-
tube (CRT) monitors use up to 70% more electricity than a new, EnergyStar rated flat
screen model, so replacement is definitely worthwhile. But please make sure you dis-

Greening the Giant pose of your old monitor safely, by dropping it off at Pack Pros, 520 Waterloo Street.
The fee for electronic waste is 62 cents per pound, but be sure to ask if there are any
rebates available.
If you want to know how
EarthWise Thunder Bay has been gathering public input on the city’s Community
Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) at weekly public meetings since January.
Thirteen working groups have presented their recommendations for the community
much you could save by making
some changes, use our calculator
Inside
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and work towards sustainability. The ICLEI at www.ecosuperior.org. For • Spring Up to Clean Up
baseline study of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in Thunder Bay has been example, if you have two com-
puters, one old monitor, one flat • New Board Member
presented to City Council and will provide the measuring stick against which we can
mark progress in the years to come. screen, left on 24/7, you could • Citizen Monitoring Program
Did you know that our city has already implemented many environmental mea- save $136 a year just by setting
sures? A methane gas collection plant is testing at the landfill site, most of our traffic up the power-saving Hibernate • Rain Barrels & Composters
lights have been converted to LEDs, and the City fleet, including transit buses, is test- feature. Replace the old style
monitor and you’ll save another
• Youth Art Contest
ing alternate fuels and purchasing smaller more efficient vehicles.
To get involved, or find out more, visit www.earthwisethunderbay.com where you $28 a year. The calculator can be • EcoEnergy Grants for Renovating
can see the draft recommendations for each working group and a feedback form to used for your home or business
provide your comments. Watch for an open house for the draft CEAP later this spring. — check it out! • Washing Machine Rebates Back

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About Eco-News
EcoNews is produced by EcoSuperior Environmental Programs. Look for our regular editions in your Chronicle Journal every April & October.
All the articles are written by EcoSuperior staff unless otherwise credited. We are a non-profit organization, providing public education in
the areas of water and energy conservation, waste reduction, pollution prevention and urban greenspaces. Our program area includes the city
of Thunder Bay and the Lake Superior Basin. If you would like to comment on our programs, please contact us: 212 Miles Street East,
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7C 1J6 • Telephone: 807-624-2140 Facsimile: 807-622-0005 • www.ecosuperior.org • info@ecosuperior.org

New Board Member

In the last edition of the EcoNews, we ran a request for applications to take a posi-
tion on EcoSuperior’s Board of Directors. We received many excellent submissions,
and we are pleased to announce that Peter Andre Globensky has agreed to join our
board.
Peter brings an impressive range of experience to our organization. A former
Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council of Ministers of
the Environment, he has been involved in numerous federal environment policy issues.
He has also worked on many international and Aboriginal issues, including negotiating
land agreements and national park reserves.
Currently, he is vice-president and managing partner of Beverly Anne Sabourin &
Associates, a federally incorporated First Nations consultancy. Having recently moved
back to Thunder Bay from Winnipeg, Peter is looking forward to local involvement in
our community-based programs. Our staff and board are sure to benefit from the nation-
al and international perspectives he can bring to our projects.
Thunder Bay
Community Partners Country Market Gets
The many community programs and projects that you will read about in this
newsletter would not be possible without the efforts of those who finance and con-
tribute to EcoSuperior’s activities. Through contributions of ideas, connections,
Greener!
expertise and financial support, the following organizations have played a major Submitted by Karen Kerk-Courtney, TBCM
role in our success. We extend our sincere gratitude to the individuals within these
organizations that have helped us along the way. The Thunder Bay Country Market (TBCM) is one of Thunder Bay’s most trea-
sured destinations and one of Ontario’s largest producer-based markets. At TBCM,
• City of Thunder Bay • AbitibiBowater dozens of local vendors are growing, baking and making to their – and your - heart’s
content. You’ll find plenty of food staples, delectable treats and prepared meals, plus
• Environment Canada • Chronicle Journal crafts, clothing and skin care items. TBCM has one of the most spectacular selections
• Litterfree Thunder Bay • Dougall Media of local handcrafted goods in Northwestern Ontario. And did you know that shopping
• Thunder Bay District Health Unit • Zero Waste Action Team at the TBCM is a very green thing to do? Spending $1 locally actually injects at least
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment • ReCool Canada $2 into the local economy and saves on greenhouse emissions, as products are not
being transported for thousands of kilometers. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.
• Ontario Ministry of Natural • Shell Environment Fund In celebration of Earth Day, the TBCM will be hosting a huge Earth Day Event to
Resources • EarthWise Thunder Bay celebrate shopping local, as well as launch a number of new “green” initiatives
• Ontario Power Authority • Greg Malo Photography including a stronger focus on the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. If you don’t
• Ontario Ministry of Energy • Volunteer Thunder Bay already have your own reusable shopping bags, TBCM will be introducing new
reusable cotton shopping bags for your shopping pleasure. Some vendors will also be
• Great Lakes Sustainability Fund • Fisheries and Oceans Canada offering new compostable shopping bags or reusable cloth bags. TBCM is reviving
• Green Communities Canada • North Shore Steelhead Association the recycling program by offering large recycling bins for glass, plastic, aluminum
• Ontario Trillium Foundation and paper recycling, as well as a bin to collect reusable items like mason jars and egg
• Union Gas cartons. We need your help to make these changes a success.
Earth Day will also feature a number of community booths showcasing other local
In addition to the list above, we must thank the many local businesses who make it green initiatives and earthy crafts for kids. Come learn more about how to make
possible for people to make the right choices; the local media that help us spread greener choices for your family, your business and our community. If we all make
the word, and many volunteer and committee members who provide invaluable small changes locally – it can make a world of difference.
assistance. TBCM is open Saturdays from 8am – 1 pm at the Dove Building, CLE Grounds.
For more information visit www.thunderbaycountrymarket.com

The paper you are reading is manufactured by your friends and

neighbours who work at AbitibiBowater Inc. – Thunder Bay Operations
It contains 30% recycled content.

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The Hazards of Railway Ties

As everyone knows, railway ties are used to prevent train tracks from sinking into
the ground. They are coated in a black oily substance known as creosote that preserves
the wood and prevents it from rotting. Every year it is estimated that 4.5 million ties are
decommissioned. 90% of these ties are reused and 10% are left as waste. This means
450,000 ties are thrown out or picked up by the public for use around the home. They
are largely viewed as a free resource to landscape your home, one that is resistant to rot
and readily available at little or no cost.
They are frequently used as retaining walls, lawn or garden edging and fence posts.
However, railway ties are not recommended for use around the home because of the
creosote they contain. In March 2000 the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
(CEPA) added creosote treated wood to the toxic substances list. Creosote is toxic
because its main ingredient is coal tar. The International Agency for Research of
Cancer (IARC) has determined that coal tar is a carcinogenic.
Having railway ties in your yard or even lining your vegetable garden can end up
transferring the water soluble portion of creosote into your home grown food, and may
also increase opportunities for children to be exposed to this toxic substance.
What should I do?
Removing railway ties from your property and replacing them with a non-toxic
alternative is a great start. Consider using naturally rot-resistant wood such as cedar or
redwood, concrete, stone or wood alternatives. Avoid traditional preserved wood as it
too has negative environmental effects. The cost may be higher, but the cost to the envi-
ronment and human health is greatly reduced. Also inform your family, friends and
neighbours of the danger associated with creosote treated wood.
How do I safely dispose of railway ties?
In the Thunder Bay area, the local landfill sites will accept railway ties. This con-
tains the contaminants to a controlled location thereby limiting impacts on our water,
soil and air.

Be a Stream Monitor
Are you concerned about the many streams and rivers that flow through Thunder
Bay? Would you like to learn a scientific method for monitoring water quality?
EcoSuperior will be offering two workshops this spring as part of our Benthic
Biomonitoring program. By learning how to take stream samples and identify the tiny
creatures that live there (benthic macroinvertebrates), you can participate in taking care
of our waterways.
Some tiny stream dwellers have a very high tolerance for pollution while others can-
not live in even mildly impacted waters. Therefore, if you can identify the insects and
larvae living in the stream, you can get a good idea of whether or not the water is pol-
luted. This is the method we have been using to assess reference sites in streams and
rivers throughout the region.
The training workshop will involve in-class instruction, a copy of our Citizen’s
Monitoring Guide, training in bug identification at the microscope, as well as a hands-
on sampling session at a local stream. If you are interested, please contact program
coordinator Lucie Lavoie at luciel@ecosuperior.org or 624-2143. Bay Credit Union

Frank’s Alternate Energy

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Serving the Children’s Health and the Environment

Art Contest!
Lake Superior
Basin
EcoSuperior is working toward expanding its programming outside
CONTEST THEME
of the Thunder Bay area through some new agreements that will help
us better serve communities throughout the Lake Superior basin.
In July 2007, EcoSuperior signed an agreement with the Ministry
of the Environment to carry out the coordination, support and imple-
mentation of priorities identified by the Chemical Committee Children need a safe, comfortable place to live—a healthy
Workplan contained in the Lakewide Management Plan for environment indoors and out. Show us what our community needs
LakeSuperior.
The primary objectives of the three-year agreement are to improve to do to make your environment healthy—at home, at school or
water quality in Lake Superior by “making progress on the virtual wherever you like to be. Make a picture to encourage people to
elimination of persistent bioaccumulative toxic substances and the
reduction of other harmful pollutants” as called for in the Lake and
take care of the earth, air and water so that kids can be happy
Basin Sustainability Annex to the 2007 Canada-Ontario Agreement. and healthy!
More recently, we have signed an agreement with Environment
Canada to coordinate activities of the Lake Superior Binational Forum.
This involves working with communities and stakeholders all around For more contest details and ideas, visit www.tbdhu.com and
Lake Superior including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. search *home environment”
Both of these agreement lead to exciting new opportunities for our
staff as well as the communities in the region.
Submission Deadline: May 16, 2008

Garden with Us Submissions can be sent to:

Do you have an interest in wildflowers? Enjoy sunshine and outdoor Thunder Bay District Health Unit
exercise? EcoSuperior has a volunteer opportunity made for you!
999 Balmoral St
Central Natural Environment Gardens is a project we’ve been growing
for more than a decade. The site, donated by the City of Thunder Bay, is Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
located on Central Avenue across from Amber Drive. Currently, it Attention: Lyne Soramaki
includes an interpretive garden where plants are identified by signage, a Email: lyne.soramaki@tbdhu.com
human sundial, forest, meadow and wetland areas and—new last year—
the Anishnabek garden that showcases plants of importance to aborigi-
*Art entries selected may be used with permission by these participating
nal culture.
We also have a solar-powered water pump system and a composting organizations:
area, both with educational signage. Thanks to funding from Union Gas
and the City of Thunder Bay, we will be working in the garden this sum-
mer and we sure could use some help. Contact the office at 624-2140 if
you are interested. We usually hold a work session once a week from 9
a.m. to noon, from May to September, with refreshments provided.

Maier Hardware

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The EnergyWise House Tour is Back!

Superior Renewable Energy Co-op (SREC) is looking
for demonstration homes to participate in the EnergyWise
Home Tour once again this fall. The tour will take
place Saturday October 4th 2008, the weekend before
Thanksgiving.
Having missed the 2007 season, we’re hoping there
are some new and exciting technologies installed in
homes around Thunder Bay. We would like to present
homes that demonstrate progress on the renewable ener-
gy front or are uniquely energy efficient.
Any unique or unconventional way your home saves
energy would make it a great addition to our tour.
Participation involves making your home available for a
full day of tours by the general public, with the assistance
of on-site volunteers. If you’re interested in opening your
home for the tour please contact project coordinator
Derek Tessier at derek@ecosuperior.org or 624-2655 with
the following information:
• Location of the home or building
• Energy-saving construction method or renewable
energy installation
The organizing committee will select the participating
homes by the end of April.

Wind Turbine

Geothermal
Heat Pump
Passive Solar Heating
Straw Bale Construction Solar Panel

Grants for Home Renovations

Thanks to EcoSuperior’s home energy evaluation service, about 50 households in Thunder Bay have accessed over $180,000 in
EcoEnergy grants since last summer. They’re receiving cheques from the federal government for replacing their furnaces, doors, and
windows; adding insulation to their basements and attics; and completing a thorough job of air-sealing the house. In addition, they can
expect a second cheque, in an equal amount, from the provincial government.
The EcoEnergy retrofit program for houses starts with an expert and thorough evaluation of your home’s energy consumption, com-
plete with a blower door (air leakage) test. The evaluation is performed by one of our certified energy advisors: Ken Piccinin and Don
Rutledge. Be sure to call for an appointment BEFORE you begin any renovations. Our advisor will spend about two hours in the home,
and will later forward a report that clearly lists recommended renovations, listing them in priority according to how much energy each
measure will save. You have 18 months from the date of the evaluation to complete any or all of the recommendations.
The final step is to make your appointment to have the energy advisor back to retest the house, confirm the improvements and send
in your grant application.
The cost for the initial evaluation is $300, but the provincial government provides a rebate of $150. The follow-up evaluation is
$200. If you would like more information or to book an appointment, please contact our office at 624-2140.

Dutchak’s Fitzpatrick & Partners

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Washing Machine
Rebates Are Back
Lots of laundry piling up? You can do more wash loads and use less electricity if you
replace that old washer with a new energy-efficient machine. For a limited time, the City
of Thunder Bay is offering a $100 rebate when you make the switch. A new EnergyStar
rated washer will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on your util-
ity bills. Use less water and get a $100 rebate on your city water account.
Rebates are available for washing machines purchased on or after April 5, 2008.
There are a limited number of rebates available that will be awarded on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Contact our office first to make sure there are still rebates available,
then just bring your receipt, the Energy Star label and your water account number to
EcoSuperior at 212 Miles St. East.
Energy Star qualified clothes washers help you save money on utility bills by using
less water and energy while cleaning clothes thoroughly. Energy Star rated washing
machines use approximately 45% less water and approximately 65% less energy.

Toilet Rebates Still Available

If you have an older water-wasting toilet to replace (most toilets more than 15 years
old may use 15-20 litres per flush), call EcoSuperior to find out how to qualify for a
$125 rebate when you have a participating plumber install a new 6-litre or dual-flush
model. You must have our free Water Saver visit prior to installation in order to quali-
fy for the rebate, which is available to residential customers on the City of Thunder Bay
water system. Call 624-2140 for details.

What’s for Sale?

Drop into our resource centre 212 Miles Street East for the
following items. We are open weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30.

Blue Bags
Get set for a year’s worth of recycling with rolls
of 25 clear blue bags for just $5. No packaging
— ready to use!

Aimer’s Organic Seeds

Start growing your own with a full line of veg-
etable, herb and wildflower seeds, all from certi-
fied organic growers. While you’re here, browse
through our library for more information on
organic gardening.

Cloth Tote Bags

Just two dollars each—you’ll save a lot of plastic and remind others to “Take An Old
Bag Shopping!”

Composters
The Earth Machine composter is available to city residents for just $25. We can also help
you out with advice on any composting questions or problems.

Rain Barrels
Plastic rain barrels are in stock now, and available to Thunder Bay residents with a cur-
rent water account for $40.
ReeCool
Kill-A-Watt Meter
Borrow this device for a one-week term to test appliances and find out the operating cost
and electricity consumed. A $20 deposit is required, returned to you when you return the
meter.

Blueline PowerCost Monitor.

To track your whole-house consumption and cost of electricity on a daily or hourly basis,
borrow our easy-to-use monitor that clamps onto your hydro meter. Call us for details.

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Litter Prevention Tips... No Butts About It...

Starting at the Source
• Stash your trash. That’s what garbage bins are for
• Start at home – keep the area around your home, school or business litter-free
• Make sure that garbage and recycling set out at the curb is securely contained or
covered to prevent birds and animals from spreading debris
• Make absolutely certain that garbage you deliver to the landfill is securely covered
in your truck or trailer.
• Avoid creating garbage in the first place by using reusable cloth shopping bags and
reusable mugs. Plastic bags and disposable cups are two of the worst litter offend-
ers out there
• Make yourself litterless lunches, with reusable containers. Not only will you
reduce waste, but you will save money too, since you won’t have to keep purchas-
ing all those sandwich bags!
• If you operate a business, ensure adequate numbers of trash, cigarette butt and recy-
cling receptacles and make sure these facilities are properly managed. If you are a
patron at a business which lacks proper litter prevention facilities make it a point to
politely request them.
• If you are a student or work at a school or other public building, ask that properly
managed litter prevention facilities be put in place.
Spread the word – help Litter Free Thunder Bay to change behaviours by encouraging
a “litter consciousness.” Promote litter prevention amongst family, friends, fellow stu-
dents and employees.
The thousands of volunteers who participate in Spring Up events can attest to the
fact that cigarette butts are one of the most commonly littered items. Lots of smokers
think that the butts are biodegradeable. But guess what — most butts are made with cel-
lulose acetate, which can take years to degrade.
Plus, the function of those cigarette filters is to collect many of the toxins in the
tobacco. That means they are full of nasty chemicals such as lead and cadmium, which
will leach into neighbourhood streams and waterways. And of course, tossed cigarette
butts cause a number of grass and bush fires. So, for a lot of reasons, smokers need to
stop tossing butts away. There’s a website www.cigaretteLitter.org that will send an
anonymous e-mail with all the facts to your smoker friends! The next time you see
someone tossing a spent cigarette, you might want to mention all of the reasons why
using an ashtray is very important.
Tim Hortons Sponsors
20-Minute Makeover
To jumpstart the annual month-long Spring Up to Clean Up program, the City of
Thunder Bay, EcoSuperior and event sponsor Tim Hortons are inviting businesses,
City facilities and other government offices to take a break from work at 10am on
Thursday, May 1st, and step outside for 20 minutes to help clean up litter from around
their neighbourhoods. It is amazing what many hands can accomplish in such a short
period of time! And we all know a clean neighbourhood is good for business.
Register your business or office for the 20-Minute Makeover by April 24th at
www.ecosuperior.org (or call 624-2148) to receive a Spring Up garbage bag, prizes
from Tim Hortons (for the first 50 registrants), a poster to show your customers that
you are involved, as well as public recognition.
Join in the spirit of spring and help make Thunder Bay clean, green and beautiful!

12th Annual Spring Up to Clean Up, May 2008

Spring is just around the corner, which means all that litter will soon be peeking out
of the snow. There have been a number of important litter prevention measures imple-
mented over the past year (such as new waste receptacles on buses, near bus-stops and
a shopping cart reporting system) with the help of Litter Free Thunder Bay, the City of
Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Transit. However, like most cities, we still have a lot
of litter out there, and we would like to invite you to participate in this popular com-
munity-wide clean-up event. We would like to thank Ontario Power Generation, Tim
Hortons and Litter Free Thunder Bay for their support of this event.
Registered groups receive clean-up supplies, draw prizes and public recognition. As
many as 11,000 citizens have participated in previous events, cleaning up parks, road-
sides, recreation trails, school grounds and neighbourhoods all over the city. Last year,
one very dedicated group, the Duffle Puffs, took advantage of the low water level, and
pulled over 150 tires from the mouth of the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway. It’s a real
shame that there is so much littering going on out there, and we are thankful for the
dedication of so many volunteers who help to counteract the negative
effects of littering.
Are you ready to get involved? Join a clean-up group in
your neighbourhood, or start your own. You can register
on-line at www.ecosuperior.org or by calling 624-2148.
If you are interested in adopting a road or park to
keep clean year-round, consider joining the Adopt-a-
Road program (call Ken Sinclair at 474-4834) or Adopt-
a-Park program (call the Parks Division at 625-2351).

Register your school for Spring Up to Clean Up

Spring Up is a great excuse to get outside and clean up your school ground and neighbourhood. Registered school groups receive clean-up supplies, prizes, public recognition
and an environmental book donated to their school library. High school students may also count clean-up time for volunteer hours. Register at www.ecosuperior.org