Environmental activities

Aggregates producers are often unfairly pegged as anti-environmental. The truth is, operating quarries provide a vital habitat for many types of wildlife. Some of that wildlife has even been driven into quarry areas, or areas of permitted reserves, by home building and commercial construction in growing communities. I have visited many quarry operations where bald eagles, deer, wild turkeys and even endangered lizard species happily co-exist with the production of stone. But, in the interests of becoming even visible with environmental projects, I encourage producers to visit the
Federal Highway Administration web site and check the list of ways you can go the extra mile to support your local wildlife. Many of these projects are more applicable to roadbuilders, but they can be adapted for use in a quarry environment as well. Hint: If you use an idea, publicize it. Your comment?