JUN
2023
Winner Subaru -- Protecting the Shoreline

Winner Subaru, in Dover, DE, is a willing participant in the effort to maintain the shoreline and defray the negative effects of shoreline erosion at nearby Kitts Hummuck Beach, along the Delaware Bay. Employees recently spent a day planting beach grass to offset the adverse outcome caused by coastal storms.

Beaches can also benefit from the addition of sand, as well as beach grass. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, "Beach nourishment projects introduce sand into the shoreline system to offset the effects of erosion. The beach and dune are an important natural line of defense between the Delaware Bay and inland public and private infrastructure, including houses and roads. The Delaware Bay beaches and dunes also provide recreational opportunities to residents and visitors and habitat to an array of plants and animals."
Winner Subaru volunteers gladly and willingly donated their time to plant beach grass on the shores of Kitts Hummuck Beach, viewing the activity as a "great opportunity for us to give back in our community."




Approximately 75,000 tons of sand (that's 3,200 truckloads!) were used to "nourish" the shorelines at Kitts Hummuck, Bowers, Pickering and Slaughter beach areas.



The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control WMAP (Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program) offers guidelines for planting beach grass.

Beach grass helps prevent erosion by acting as a natural wind barrier and by accumulating sand. Planting beach grass can also reduce erosion caused by water runoff from storm surges.


Congratulations!

Congratulations to Sport Subaru South in Orlando, FL, on recently becoming a Certified Eco-Friendly Retailer
"Where We Treat You Like Family"
Conley Subaru, in Bradenton, FL, "Where We Treat You Like Family," is proud to be a Subaru Certified Eco-Friendly Retailer since 2017. Conley knows that "green" activities extend to what you cannot see, as well as to what is easily and readily visible. Some of the not-so-visible projects include low-flow water fixtures, non-toxic cleaners, Low E glass and LED lighting.
Subaru Love Promise is prominently displayed, as are recycle containers, in customer areas to ensure that customers are aware of Conley's commitment to preserving and protecting the environment.

You can watch the video below to get an idea of just how dedicated the employees at Conley Subaru are to maintaining an eco-friendly retail facility and to treating their customers" like family."
How green will you be in 2023? Many of you let us know last year what you did to promote and celebrate Earth Day in your retailer location. Let us know what actions you took for Earth Day 2023 by replying to this e-mail. We look forward to hearing about your endeavors.
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Chuck Golden
Green Dealer Support
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