The team at the Vulcan Materials Co.’s Grandin Sand Plant in Melrose, Fla., has earned Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for its commitment to managing a 14.4-acre on-site rookery.
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10 Cemex USA Facilities Earn Conservation Certification
Ten Cemex USA facilities have earned Conservation Certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for 2017 in recognition of programs and projects that demonstrate excellence in the areas of wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration, as well as conservation education.
Read MoreCemex Celebrates 25-Year Commitment to Conservation
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. celebrated its 25-year commitment to the protection and preservation of our planet’s biodiversity, according to the company. More than two decades of continuous efforts, initiatives and achievements have led to the development and diffusion of a culture of appreciation and respect for nature among Cemex, its stakeholders, and by extension, the global community.
Read MoreVulcan Expands Cajon Creek Conservation Bank
The Western Division of Vulcan Materials Co. announced the expansion of its Cajon Creek Conservation Bank to more than 1,300 acres in Cajon Wash and Lytle Creek, Calif. The Cajon Creek Conservation Bank protects the rare plant community located in Cajon Wash and Lytle Creek known as Riversidian Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (RAFSS), according to Inland Empire.
Read MoreTwo Vulcan Quarries in North Carolina Achieve Environmental Accolades
Vulcan Materials Co. demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification at two North Carolina quarries – Pineville and Hendersonville.
Read MoreVulcan’s Cabarrus Quarry Receives National Recognition
Vulcan Materials Co. announced that its Cabarrus Quarry in Concord, N.C., received an Excellence in Community Relations Gold Award from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). This top level national award recognizes a superior level of active involvement with and positive contributions to the facility’s neighboring community. In addition, the quarry achieved Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) conservation recertification…
Read MoreVulcan, Nature Preserve Collaborate on Conservation Project
Vulcan Materials Co. announced that it has received certification from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for its efforts to protect, enhance and monitor wildlife and habitat restoration projects at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve.
Read MoreCalPortland Constructing Industry’s First Burrowing Owl Habitat
CalPortland said it is now “perched” as the rock products industry’s first company to safely construct a burrowing owl habitat within one of its mining sites. The habitat is designed to support the burrowing owls in a safe, comfortable, environmentally efficient manner.
Read MoreHabitat Conservation Organization Recognizes CEMEX
Cemex received five awards from the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), including recognition for the prestigious 2016 Gold Tier Program of the Year, for its conservation efforts at the El Carmen ecological reserve, a critical area for wildlife at the scenic Texas-Mexico border.
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