On January 9th, 2012, the Ontario Parks Association recognized the Smart About Salt Council and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo with its Protecting Tomorrow Today Award. The Awards were presented at OPA's Annual Awards Luncheon in Toronto.

The award was given "in recognition of your significant contribution to the betterment of parks the environment through your leadership in protecting sustainable underground water systems and water courses in the Province of Ontario".

Bob Hodgins, Executive Director of the Smart About Salt Council accepted the award on behalf of the Council. "We are working with a number of municipal parks departments and Conservation Authorities to improve winter maintenance practices and reduce the environmental effects of excessive salt use. We are honoured to receive this prestigious award" said Hodgins.

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