{"id":23581,"date":"2026-08-17T11:39:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T11:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=23581"},"modified":"2026-08-18T15:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:39:42","slug":"hopa-and-partners-commit-to-rbg-student-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=23581","title":{"rendered":"HOPA and partners commit to RBG student program"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority), alongside key port partners, is investing $35,000 in the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) Summer Student Program, strengthening a decades-long collaboration that is helping advance environmental stewardship on Hamilton\u2019s working waterfront.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the early 1990s, HOPA has contributed more than $100,000 to RBG initiatives. This year\u2019s contribution, made in partnership with Parrish & Heimbecker, Logistec Stevedoring, Bunge, and Algoma Central Corporation, reflects a shared commitment to protecting and enhancing one of Canada\u2019s most ecologically significant urban waterfronts.
\nAs Canada\u2019s busiest Great Lakes port, HOPA plays a central role in driving economic activity while operating with a clear focus on sustainability. Guided by its mandate as a responsible steward of port lands, HOPA works to ensure its operations, and those of its partners, support the long-term health of the harbour, its ecosystems, and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n

Through its ongoing partnership with RBG, that commitment extends beyond operations and into direct environmental action.<\/p>\n

The Summer Student Program provides post-secondary students with hands-on experience in environmental science, conservation, and public education. Students contribute directly to projects that improve the health of Hamilton harbour, including habitat restoration, and biodiversity protection. As a result, RBG serves as a living laboratory, where learning is paired with measurable impact on the natural environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur partnership with the RBG is rooted in a shared commitment to caring for the communities and natural environments that connect us,\u201d said Kelly Noseworthy, Communications Advisor at HOPA Ports. \u201cAs responsible stewards of the land, air and water in the communities where we operate, we recognize the importance of investing in the next generation of environmental leaders. The addition of our port partners to this initiative reflects the collective commitment across the port community to environmental stewardship. Together, we\u2019re creating meaningful opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience while helping protect and enhance Hamilton Harbour for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe support of HOPA Ports and its partners is essential to the continued success of our Summer Student Program,\u201d said Nancy Rowland, CEO at RBG. \u201cTogether, we are empowering students to take part in meaningful, hands-on conservation work that directly benefits Hamilton Harbour. This partnership demonstrates how industry and environmental organizations can work together to protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and build a more sustainable future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Darryl Markle, VP Terminals & Global Execution, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited: \u201cParrish & Heimbecker is proud to support this initiative alongside HOPA Ports. For nearly two decades at Pier 10, we\u2019ve been part of Hamilton\u2019s working waterfront. Supporting programs like this reflects our long-standing partnership with HOPA and our shared commitment to serving the Hamilton community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gregg Ruhl, President & CEO, Algoma Central Corporation: \u201cAlgoma Central Corporation is proud to support this initiative as a shipowner that calls at the Port of Hamilton throughout the navigation season. Our vessels transport essential raw materials that support agriculture, construction, road safety, energy, and manufacturing. We are equally committed to operating responsibly and working with our partners to protect the shared waterways that are critical to our communities, economy, and future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Riana Kruger, Plant Manager, Hamilton, BUNGE: \u201cBunge is proud to be one of the longest-serving partners on Hamilton\u2019s waterfront. Giving back locally is central to how we operate, and supporting this program aligns with our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth in the communities we serve. By investing in the next generation and supporting the health of Hamilton Harbour, we are helping contribute to a stronger, more vibrant community for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frank Montecalvo, VP of Operations, Logistec Stevedoring Inc.: \u201cAs the operator of the largest stevedoring facility at Piers 12 through 14, Logistec plays an important role in connecting marine trade to the community. Supporting RBG\u2019s Summer Student Program reinforces the importance of maintaining a healthy, accessible waterfront that supports both industry and environmental stewardship, and we\u2019re proud to contribute to this important initiative.\u201d
\nThe RBG Summer Student Program not only builds the next generation of environmental leaders but also plays an active role in improving the ecological health of Hamilton Harbour.<\/p>\n

HOPA Ports\u2019 continued investment reflects its broader commitment to sustainability, balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility and strong community partnerships. By working collaboratively with organizations like RBG and industry partners across the port, HOPA is helping ensure that Hamilton Harbour remains both productive and environmentally resilient for generations to come.<\/p>\n

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HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority), alongside key port partners, is investing $35,000 in the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) Summer Student<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":22460,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[1965,2026],"class_list":["post-23581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news","tag-hopa","tag-rbg"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paPyrk-68l","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":23256,"url":"https:\/\/projectcargoglobal.com\/?p=23256","url_meta":{"origin":23581,"position":0},"title":"CHCH Morning Live returns to HOPA Ports","author":"Project Cargo Global","date":"June 23, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"CHCH Morning Live returns to HOPA Ports! 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