RICHMOND, Va., April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's
planting native trees, forging new trails or building boat ramps,
this year's environmental grants will help fund a wide variety of
initiatives to improve public spaces and preserve habitats for the
benefit of nature lovers across the Dominion footprint. Dominion
Resources is awarding $1 million in
environmental grants through its philanthropic arm, the Dominion
Foundation, to 67 organizations in 10 states and the District of Columbia. Since 2003, Dominion has
donated $26.7 million to support a
wide variety of environmental projects.
"So many great organizations are working to protect natural
resources and make our communities more livable and enjoyable,"
said Hunter A. Applewhite, president
of the Dominion Foundation. "It's very rewarding to support these
efforts because they align well with our mission to conserve and
promote the health and beauty of the environment in the places we
call home."
The grants are part of Dominion's annual competitive program to
support environmental projects that protect and preserve natural
habitats, improve open spaces, make nature accessible or educate
the public about environmental stewardship. A sampling of this
year's grant recipients include:
- Enrichmond Foundation, Richmond,
Va., for its urban tree farm that produces hardy native
trees locally using methods that improve the longevity of trees
used to beautify local parks and neighborhoods.
- Morgan State University,
Baltimore, Md., for its Blue
Crab population study near Calvert
County and an interactive web-based tool that provides data
about the crabs to waterman and the general public.
- Ohio and Erie Canalway
Coalition, New Philadelphia,
Ohio, for restoration work on the historic Ohio and Erie Canal tow path that offers
bikers, walkers and history lovers a scenic and culturally-rich
trail stretching 84 miles from New
Philadelphia to Cleveland.
- Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission, Kingwood, W.Va., for development of an
arboretum trail near two local schools that will allow students and
the public to access, study and enjoy local ecosystems, including
an orchard with 80 trees related to the American
Chestnut.
- The Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History
Foundation, Chesapeake, Va.,
for a new wetlands observation deck that will give visitors an
enhanced view and better understanding of the important ecologies
of maritime forests and wetlands.
- Virginia Association for Parks, Woodbridge, Va., for construction of a
"living shoreline" of native plants and rock barriers that will
stop tidal erosion, control flooding and protect nearby wetland
habitats in Leesylvania State Park.
The full list of 2016 environmental grants and additional
program information is available at www.dom.com/envirogrants.
Dominion (NYSE: D), is one of the nation's largest producers and
transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to
improving the physical, social and economic well-being of the
communities served by Dominion companies. The Foundation supports
nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the
environment, support education and promote community vitality. For
more information about Dominion, visit www.dom.com.
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