ALUS Canada relaunches in Waterford, Ontario, where ALUS has established acres of native plants, trees and shrubs. From R to L: Jeff Helsdon (representing MPP Toby Barrett), Bryan Gilvesy (ALUS Canada Executive Director), MP Diane Finley, Norfolk Mayor Charlie Luke, Dave Reid (ALUS Canada Eastern Hub Manager), Casey Whitelock (ALUS Norfolk coordinator), Tracey Boerkamp (Springview Farm), Chris Van Paassen (ALUS Norfolk Chair). (CNW Group/ALUS Canada)ALUS Canada relaunches in Waterford, Ontario, where ALUS has established acres of native plants, trees and shrubs. From R to L: Jeff Helsdon (representing MPP Toby Barrett), Bryan Gilvesy (ALUS Canada Executive Director), MP Diane Finley, Norfolk Mayor Charlie Luke, Dave Reid (ALUS Canada Eastern Hub Manager), Casey Whitelock (ALUS Norfolk coordinator), Tracey Boerkamp (Springview Farm), Chris Van Paassen (ALUS Norfolk Chair). (CNW Group/ALUS Canada)
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ALUS Grey-Bruce One of Five Communities in Relaunch

ALUS Canada has been relaunched in Ontario.

The country-wide program funds farmers and producers who create systems that benefit the ecosystem.

Pollinator habitats, water cleaning, and clean air projects all count towards getting funding.

ALUS Grey-Bruce is one of five communties participating in the province.

Brian Gilvesy of ALUS Canada says the program has put over one and a half million dollars into Ontario's ALUS communities.

He notes the program is still growing, now with 20 communities across six different provinces.

ALUS adds there are more than 200 farmers participating in the clean air project.

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