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TORONTO, ON/CNW/ - A student art contest will help launch
Ontario's new I Heart Greenbelt Awards, celebrating the
four-year anniversary of the world renowned Greenbelt.
As a first step, Ontario students are asked to help design the
new awards and submit original artwork until March 30, 2009. The
winning design will be announced in June 2009.
The awards will recognize Ontarians who have contributed
significantly to supporting a strong and viable Greenbelt. The
criteria and nomination process for the awards will be finalized
later this spring.
Protecting the environment makes good economic sense. Research
shows that the Greenbelt contributes $2.6 billion annually to
local economies.
QUOTES
"By helping design these awards, our students can show how
important the Greenbelt is and help recognize those Ontarians
who have contributed to its success," said Jim Watson, Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
"The Greenbelt is a legacy for our young people and future
generations. These awards will recognize those who have
supported these precious lands and helped protect our
environment," said Joe Dickson, Member of Provincial Parliament
for Ajax-Pickering.
"Across the Greenbelt, there are people from all walks of life
who have supported the Greenbelt and deserve to be acknowledged
for their tremendous efforts," said Dr. Robert Elgie, Chair of
the Greenbelt Council.
QUICK FACTS
The Greenbelt permanently protects 1.8 million acres
of agricultural and environmentally sensitive land
around the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Research shows that the Greenbelt provides essential
ecosystem services or benefits for eight million
residents across the Greater Golden Horseshoe and values
these services at least $2.6 billion each year.
LEARN MORE
Read about the art work contest to design the Greenbelt
Awards
( http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page6281.aspx ).
See the Facebook page
( http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page6281.aspx ).
Find out more about Ontario's Greenbelt
( http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page187.aspx ).
See videos about the Greenbelt
( http://www.greenbelt.ca/video ).
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