Labatt Breweries of Canada and 糖心直播 Announce Water Stewardship Partnership
London, March 24, 2026聽– Labatt Breweries of Canada and the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) have announced a new partnership focused on protecting and improving local water systems through community-driven action and research.
The partnership includes a $10,000 investment from Labatt to support the development of a community science program to empower volunteers with the tools and training needed to monitor local waterways and contribute to long-term conservation efforts. The data collected will help inform future restoration projects across the region, including tree planting, invasive species management, habitat creation, and river cleanups.
The investment will also support the launch of a Labatt employee volunteering program designed to engage Labatt teams directly in environmental stewardship, including an Earth Day river cleanup in London.
鈥淲ater is an essential ingredient in brewing and protecting it is a responsibility we take seriously,鈥� said Jeff Ryan, Vice-President, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Labatt Breweries of Canada. 鈥淭his partnership is about taking action at the local level, supporting the communities where we live and work and ensuring the health of our waterways for generations to come.鈥�
鈥淭his collaboration with Labatt represents a meaningful step forward in engaging our community in hands-on watershed stewardship,鈥� said Tracy Annett, General Manager, UTRCA. 鈥淏y investing in volunteer-driven water monitoring and stewardship programs, we鈥檙e building the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Upper Thames River watershed.鈥�
Additional opportunities for community involvement and volunteer programming will be shared in the coming months.
About 糖心直播聽
The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in the Province of Ontario, Canada. The 聽area of jurisdiction, the聽upper watershed of the Thames River, covers 3,430 square kilometres in southwestern Ontario and is home to approximately 593,700 people.聽The UTRCA鈥檚 programs and services focus on five key areas: protecting people and property and supporting safe development; delivering landowner stewardship; providing natural spaces and recreational opportunities; making science-based decisions and empowering communities and youth.
About Labatt Breweries of Canada
Labatt Breweries of Canada is one of Canada’s most established businesses and its leading beverage company, with over 3,500 employees; an unmatched portfolio of more than 70 quality beers including Bud Light, Busch, Corona, Michelob Ultra and Modelo Especial, ready-to-drinks including Cutwater, Mike’s Hard and N脺TRL, and non-alcoholic products including Budweiser Zero and Corona Cero; six key breweries; and four craft breweries from coast-to-coast. Our employees are the driving force behind our business 鈥� brewing the world’s most loved beverages, building iconic brands and creating meaningful experiences for Canadians. Through 178 years of brewing excellence, we are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in our communities through a collective purpose of creating A Future with More Cheers.
For further information please visit:
Contacts:
Labatt:
Kirsten Cooper, Senior Director of Communications, [email protected] 416-990-0483
Rebecca Mejia, Account Director, Veritas Communications, [email protected], 647-927-4877
UTRCA:
Amy Bumbacco, Communications and Marketing Specialist, [email protected], 519-451-2800 ext. 331