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.