Apache Donates 50,000 Trees in Four States
November 15 2018 - 1:45PM
Apache Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) has announced the donation
of 50,000 trees through its annual Apache Tree Grant Program.
Partnering with 59 nonprofit organizations across Texas, Louisiana,
Oklahoma and New Mexico, the program focuses on community
enhancement and wildlife habitat improvement projects. Plantings
from this year’s grants began in October and will continue through
May 2019. More than 4.6 million trees have been planted with
partners in 17 states since the program’s launch in 2005.
"I’m excited to kick off this 13th year of our tree grant
program, part of our ongoing commitment to give where we live and
work. In addition to supporting many important conservation efforts
and organizations, the tree program affords all of us at Apache an
opportunity to help beautify our neighborhoods and provide wildlife
habitats," said John J. Christmann IV, Apache's chief executive
officer and president.
Abel Baeza with the Reeves County Water Improvement District #1,
a current and previous tree grant recipient, said, “The trees we
received from Apache’s Tree Grant Program have helped to enhance
Balmorhea Lake, an area of tremendous potential for our residents
and visitors alike who want to bring their families out to enjoy
the natural beauty of the area.”
Examples of the 59 projects include:
West Texas The city of Odessa will receive 225
trees for public land improvements, and the Levelland Chamber of
Commerce, a first-time tree grant recipient, will receive 50 trees
for the city’s parks. Further to the west, the Reeves County Water
Improvement District #1 will plant 60 trees for habitat
improvements around Balmorhea Lake, supporting migrating birds in
the region, and the residents of Pecos will also enjoy 100 new
trees in parks and other spaces through the work of the Pecos
Housing Authority.
Central Texas and Oklahoma The Apache Tree
Grant Program is supporting restoration efforts in communities
affected by recent natural disasters. Together with partner Tree
Folks that serves residents near Wimberly, Texas, more than 10,000
seedlings will be distributed to those affected by the 2015
Memorial Day floods. In Oklahoma, the Elk City Chamber of Commerce
will receive 300 trees to restore damage from the May 2017
tornadoes.
Greater Houston AreaIn and around Houston,
Harris County Precinct 3 will receive 6,000 trees to be planted in
public parks, along trails and in roadway esplanades, and the City
of Houston and Trees for Houston will receive nearly 2,700 trees
combined to beautify public spaces throughout the Houston
community. The Galveston Island Tree Conservancy has distributed
600 trees to island residents to plant at their homes, promoting
volunteerism and community involvement.
LouisianaThe NOLA Tree Project will receive
3,000 trees to plant and give away, with a focus on public green
spaces including the Louisiana Nature Center and tornado devastated
areas around New Orleans.
New MexicoApache is partnering with the Doña
Ana Soil and Water Conservation District and the City of Las Cruces
to give away 400 trees for landowners to plant on their property
during this year’s season.
For more information about the Apache Tree Grant Program, please
visit www.apachelovestrees.com.
About ApacheApache Corporation is an oil and
gas exploration and production company with operations in the
United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom. Apache posts
announcements, operational updates, investor information and copies
of all press releases on its website, www.apachecorp.com, and on
its Media and Investor Center mobile application, which is
available for free download from the Apple App Store and the
Google’s Play store.
ContactsApache Tree Grant Program: Emily
McClung
(713) 296-7085
Media: Phil West (713)
296-6223
Website: www.apachecorp.com
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