Living Lands and Waters to plant two millionth tree
Living Lands and Waters will be holding a ceremony for the planting of their two millionth tree as part of their MillionTrees Project at Arconic in Riverdale, Iowa on April 26 at 2 p.m. This significant milestone marks a moment of achievement in the ongoing effort to enhance river ecosystems and support biodiversity.
Since the initiation of the MillionTrees Project in 2007, LLW has been committed to the ambitious goal of planting native trees to restore and revive river landscapes.
The MillionTrees Project not only aims to combat the decline in tree diversity along the shorelines of the Midwest’s major rivers but also addresses crucial environmental issues such as habitat loss, erosion control and water pollution.
Arconic, formerly known as Alcoa, is a site of special significance for LLW. It has supported of the organization since its beginning and played a pivotal role in enabling the realization of its mission. The planting ceremony will commemorate this partnership and celebrate the collective efforts toward environmental stewardship.
LLW Founder Chad Pregracke expressed gratitude for the longstanding collaboration with Arconic, says, “Arconic was there for Living Lands & Waters from day one, over 26 years ago and LLW wouldn’t be where we are today without the solid support of partners like them. Their commitment to our cause has been instrumental in our journey towards restoring America’s rivers.”
“Our commitment to the environment, recycling and sustainability runs deep at Arconic,” says Jeff Weida, Vice President of Manufacturing Davenport Works. “We are proud of our nearly three-decade-long partnership with Chad and Living Lands & Waters and many of our employees who have planted trees through LLW’s program.”
The MillionTrees Project underscores the importance of tree planting in preserving ecosystems, supporting wildlife habitats, mitigating climate change and fostering community engagement. Through initiatives like the distribution of free tree seedlings and volunteer-driven planting events LLW engages thousands of individuals annually to contribute to the MillionTrees Project mission.
To get involved in the MillionTrees Project email dan@livinglandsandwaters.org. For more information about Living Lands and Waters click here.
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