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Devonshire Mall enhancing environmental commitment
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Devonshire Mall enhancing environmental commitment
Partners from the Detroit River Cleanup and the Essex Region Conservation Authority joined management and retailers from Devonshire Mall today in creating a second native garden near the Bank of Montreal entrance. Pictured from (L to R) are Ian Naisbitt - Detroit River Clean-Up, Chris Savard - General Manager Devonshire Mall, Tom Bain - Warden Essex County, Coun. Ed Sleiman - Chair of ERCA.
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Windsor - July 15, 2015 - Partners from the Detroit River Cleanup and the Essex Region Conservation Authority joined management and retailers from Devonshire Mall today in creating a second native garden near the Bank of Montreal entrance. Following the announcement and sign unveiling which will help mall visitors identify the variety of beautiful native species used in this landscaping project, volunteers helped to plant the more than 1000 plants. Butterfly Milkweed, Obedient Plant, and Golden Alexanders were just some of the species included in the 3,300 square foot project. “Devonshire Mall is committed to our community’s environment and is fortunate to work with the Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup organizations in this important community project,” said Chris Savard, General Manager, Devonshire Mall.

This initiative complements the many environmental initiatives already underway at Devonshire Mall, including but not limited to; curbside recycling pickup provided to 160 retailers on a nightly basis, energy conservation lighting, high efficiency heat and cooling systems noting responsible temperature-set control, low flow water systems, clearly defined recycling stations located throughout the centre for public use as well as larger recycling stations for retailer use, yearly tenant recycling retention training, outdoor solar charging stations, and a successful yearly e-waste day not only collecting e-waste but expanded to clothing, tires, bicycles, paint and medication.

The original outdoor native garden is located at the main entrance adjacent to TD Canada Trust, and the indoor atrium at the food court also feature all native plant species. “The Essex Region Conservation Authority salutes Devonshire Mall for their ongoing commitment to the environment. By working together as a community to create green spaces where appropriate, we can collectively improve our region’s water quality, provide important pollinator habitat, and showcase the relevance of these projects to urban residents,” added Ed Sleiman, ERCA Chairman.

Native plants provide the best habitat for pollinator species that naturally occur in our region. Presently, rapidly declining populations of pollinators is of worldwide concern, and this project helps to provide much needed habitat. As well, pesticides and fertilizers used in home and commercial gardens can end up in our rivers and lakes, which can harm fish and other wildlife. With Devonshire Mall’s location in the Detroit River watershed, greening this area with native plants reduces the need for watering and fertilizer, improving water conservation and the health of the watershed.

“Projects and partnerships like this are vital to the health of our Detroit River. We hope that mall visitors and local residents will appreciate the garden for its beauty, see the benefits, and will be encouraged to try native plants in their gardens too,” said Claire Sanders, Coordinator of the Remedial Action Plan for the Detroit River.

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