2024 GREEN LEADER PROGRAM Recipient Announcement
In partnership with Waste Management of Canada and the Town of Petrolia
April 22, 2024
The Green Leader Program is part of Waste Management and the Town of
Petrolia’s ongoing efforts to encourage the development of local community
engagement and environmental solutions that build sustainable communities. The program
is centered around a grant opportunity that is available to applicants living,
working, and learning in the Town of Petrolia or benefiting Petrolia and its
residents.
Waste Management and the Town of Petrolia are pleased with the number of businesses, organizations, and institutions that applied for this funding opportunity in the 2024 intake. The program is designed to support initiatives that highlight the following sustainability goals:
Environmental Goal:
- The Green Leader program supports organizations and initiatives that preserve and/or enhance natural resources and/or help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Community Goal:
- The Green Leader program focuses on local initiatives that support employees, enhance our environment, promote education, and improve the safety and livability of our communities.
Each year, a committee of community members look over the applications and grade each application on the above criteria and rank the applications with assigned dollar value recommendations. There is an available funding amount of $15,000 available for the projects. Each applicant may request up to $15,000 in program/project funding. This funding is a one-time, non-repayable, fully funded grant. Applications are due each year on March 30. Waste Management and the Town of Petrolia would like to thank our volunteers for their assistance in the selection of this year’s recipients.
“Earth Day is the perfect day for this annual announcement as it brings community attention to the issues facing the earth and through this program, it is a nice opportunity to do our part. Residents are encouraged to visit earthday.org to learn more about what they can do for our planet. We are very grateful for this partnership with Waste Management for the betterment of our community and for our earth.” Said, Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer Rick Charlebois.
2024 Successful Projects:
KIWANIS CLUB OF PETROLIA AND AREA – EXPANSION OF PRESCHOOL GARDENING PROJECT
$1,000
Enhancement to the 2021 project includes adding AeroGardens to 5 programs, and supply seed kits for all eleven AeroGardens and adding a rain barrel for pre-school and school-aged children.
PETROLIA 150 – BAND SHELL LED LIGHTING, LOW-FLOW WASHROOM FIXTURES, MOTION LIGHTING
$7,000
The addition of low-flow washroom features, motion-activated faucets, LED lighting and motion-activated lighting to reduce energy consumption and water use.
PETROLIA DISCOVERY – NORTH PERIMITER HEDGEROW
$3,000
The goal is to establish a hedgerow using a mix of native trees and shrubs. Once established, the hedgerow will serve as a low maintenance, visually appealing living “fence” while supporting local wildlife, reducing soil erosion, and reducing surface water runoff.
GENERATIONS DAYCARE – MULTI-GENERATIONAL NATURE GARDEN
$1,000
The addition of a garden to conserve butterflies and native insects. The students will help with the planting and weeding and will learn all about the materials used. The garden will be located by the front door, and will be for students, parents, and community members to enjoy.
PETROLIA 150 – INDIGENOUS FRIENDSHIP GARDEN
$3,000
The addition of an indigenous friendship garden in Victoria Park next to the band shell featuring orange plants and flowers with a central stone featuring a land recognition message.
Previous Successful Applicants:
2023
Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club – Kerr Park Project – $3,000
Petrolia & Area Kiwanis Club – Expansion of Preschool Gardening Project – $4,000
Queen Elizabeth II School – Queen E Goes Green – $5,000
St. Philip Catholic School – Native Species Welcome Gardens – $3,000
2022
Hillcrest Public School (School Council) – $5,000
The Rotary Club of Petrolia – $5,000
Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee – Special North Street Cemetery Project – $2,500
IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter – $2,500
2021
The Petrolia Discovery Foundation Inc. – approved for – $10,000
The Petrolia and Area Kiwanis Club – approved for – $5000
2020
Parents For-Parks – approved for – $15,000
St. Clair Conservation Authority – approved for – $10,000
The Petrolia and Enniskillen Agricultural Society– approved for – $5,000
(2020 was a double intake year)