On November 29, 2016, Bill Goodale attended the Sustainability Speaker Series Event hosted by Sustainable Severn Sound. At the event, Bill Goodale (CCTA) and Jamie Wilson (Township of Tiny) accepted the “Sustainability Leadership Award” from Sustainable Severn Sound for the Township Septic Reinspection Program that has become a model throughout the province. The program was implemented in 2002, and ensures that septic systems are running efficiently and safely.