The Mission Island Marsh Conversation Area is getting a little greener with the support of OPG. On June 10, 2010, OPG president and CEO Tom Mitchell, joined Northwest Plant Group Manager Derrick Brooks and Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Chair Bill Bartley at the LRCA’s Mission Marsh for the unveiling of another milestone between the two partnered groups. 

Located in Thunder Bay, the marsh has been converted from an old landfill to an oasis for local flora and fauna. OPG was proud to contribute 14 new trees to the marsh. The event also marked the unveiling of a lookout platform OPG was proud to support. Mitchell explains, “This is the type of project that we like to be involved in. It involves the community; it’s leaving a legacy for the future and it’s environmentally responsible.”

Pictured are Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Brooks and Mr. Bartley with the newly constructed interepretive display panel.

To date, OPG has contributed more than $90,000 to assist in promoting conservation of the Mission Island Marsh Conversation Area.