East Central Energy recognized by Arbor Day Foundation

 

ECE has received the 2010 Tree Line USA Award from the Arbor Day Foundation. This is the sixth consecutive year the cooperative has earned the award.

 

The Tree Line USA program recognizes utilities that are committed to providing safe, efficient service while helping protect and preserve community trees. ECE demonstrates that commitment by coordinating tree planting programs at local schools, providing members with information on safe and proper tree planting practices and investing in a quality tree care program that annually trains workers and adheres to industry standards.

 

ECE, headquartered in Braham, MN, is one of 150 utility companies nationwide and one of three in Minnesota to be recognized as a Tree Line USA utility.

 

"We are pleased to be recognized for our commitment to proper utility arboriculture," said ECE Forestry Services Manager Dave Auchter, "and we will continue our work to meet the objectives of the Arbor Day Foundation program."

 

The Arbor Day Foundation is a non-profit education organization dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship.