Four Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools recently received the Ontario EcoSchools certification for the 2018-2019 school year.
Board spokesperson, Paul de la Riva says with the designation, the EcoSchools Canada Program recognizes the work of schools in promoting environmental learning and climate action.
De la Riva adds two schools, one in Chelmsford and the École Saint-Joseph in Blind River obtained a silver level certification while a bronze level certification was awarded to schools in St. Charles and Azilda.
He says in those schools, student-run environment clubs carried out projects that had an ecological impact in various areas such as greening, reducing energy consumption, reducing waste and preserving the environment.