Ash Grove Cement’s a wildlife champion

Two of Ash Grove Cement Company’s cement manufacturing plants have received Wildlife Habitat Council certifications. The Midlothian, Texas, plant was granted Corporate Lands for Learning (SM) certification for its wildlife habitat that offers experiential, interactive learning opportunities to youth, the community and wildlife professionals. The Foreman, Arkansas, plant was granted Wildlife at Work recertification for its efforts to create, conserve and restore 2,000 acres of wildlife habitats, includ

May 13, 2015 Read time: 1 min

Two of 7989 Ash Grove Cement Company’s cement manufacturing plants have received Wildlife Habitat Council certifications.

The Midlothian, Texas, plant was granted Corporate Lands for Learning (SM) certification for its wildlife habitat that offers experiential, interactive learning opportunities to youth, the community and wildlife professionals.

The Foreman, Arkansas, plant was granted Wildlife at Work recertification for its efforts to create, conserve and restore 2,000 acres of wildlife habitats, including hardwood forests, open fields, wetland, lakes, and ponds, working jointly with management, employees and members of the community. It was also recognised for its many environmental education programmes.

“We are honoured to receive these certifications which recognise our commitment to environmental stewardship,” said senior vice president – manufacturing Mike Hrizuk, who added: “We are proud of our plants’ investment of time and resources in conservation and congratulate them on their outstanding achievements.”

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Ash Grove Cement Louisville, USA signs wildlife agreement

Ash Grove Cement Company says its Louisville, Nebraska, USA plant manager has signed an agreement extending the use of an on-site building to Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Inc. (NWRI). The agreement gives the rescue centre space at US$10 per year for the diverse wildlife they receive. Ash Grove first made the building available to the organisation in 2010.

“We are happy to provide a home to the centre’s staff and volunteers, and the orphaned and injured wildlife they care for,” said Louisville pla