In an effort to fight global warming, at 8:30 p.m on March 26, 2011, Earth Hour goes global, with cities and towns around the world taking stand, on the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, and millions of people uniting to turn the tide on global warming.
Mayor Cal Patterson and members of the Wasaga Beach Town Council extend this challenge to the Wasaga Beach community by encouraging businesses and households to turn their lights out for one hour between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Mayor Patterson is encouraging businesses who are not in a position to turn their lights off completely due to operational requirements to reduce and conserve power between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in any other way possible.
Mayor Patterson commented that “given the impacts we can visibly see of global warming and the studies undertaken to understand the reasons behind this environmental threat, it is important for the Town of Wasaga Beach to be an active participant in this challenge and extend the challenge to all residents of Wasaga Beach. I personally encourage everyone to get involved with this important environmental initiative.”
In an effort to support and promote Earth Hour, the Town of Wasaga Beach is running an Earth Hour promotion where an energy efficient gift basket will be given away to one resident of Wasaga Beach. In order to participate in the promotion, send an e-mail to events@wasagabeach.com confirming what you will be doing to participate in Earth Hour. The winning name will be drawn on March 28, 2011.
One of the fastest and easiest ways to learn more about Earth Hour is by visiting http://www.earthhourcanada.org/
This website has been created to assist with spreading the word about Earth Hour and is an efficient way to get involved and help make a difference to our plant.
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