LSRCA wins Thiess prize - “Nobel Prize” of Environmentalism!

LSRCA wins Thiess prize

For the second time in 3 years, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority was a finalist for the International Thiess Riverprize – called the “Nobel Prize” of Environmentalism. This time, the LSRCA won the award, at a symposium held in Brisbane, Australia earlier this week.

The Thiess Riverprize recognizes organizations that are engaged in Best Practices in watershed management, and is awarded to a project that represents the world’s best effort to conserve natural watershed resources for future generations. It includes a cash prize of $350,000 Australian.

The LSRCA was one of 5 finalists for the 2009 prize, for its work on sustainability and an integrated watershed management program for Lake Simcoe.

“We are very proud to be honoured with this international distinction. From an environmental point of view, this is the biggest, most prestigious award in the world,” said Gayle Wood, CAO of the Conservation Authority.