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Learn about WHC members and partners in highlighted news clips from around the globe. WHC members are making a difference for the environment, for communities and for people.

WHC and NSSGA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
In recognition of Earth Day, The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two organizations.

Prairies for Tomorrow Award
The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) and Pheasants Forever (PF) are proud to announce the new Prairies for Tomorrow Award. This award has been created to encourage the completion of corporate wildlife habitat projects, specifically prairie restoration projects. The first award will be presented at WHC 20th Annual Symposium, November 17-18, 2008.

Signatures of Sustainability
WHC's 20th Anniversary is a time to celebrate how far we have come and to chart the future. WHC announces the 2008 Signatures of Sustainability demonstrating the potential of private sector involvement for biodiversity conservation.

BP Hosts 2008 Corporate Lands for Learning Workshop
Corporate land managers, educators and students were brought together for two days of a fun and unique educational experience at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s 2008 Corporate Lands for Learning (CLL) Education and Outreach Workshop. BP’s Cooper River Plant, in Wando, South Carolina, hosted the 2008 Workshop as part of its two-day Signature of Sustainability celebration on March 14-15.

EPA Performance Track Collaborates with WHC on National Habitat Challenge Goal
Performance Track and WHC are pleased to announce an exciting new challenge goal for Performance Track members nationwide. The National Habitat Challenge Goal represents the first time that Performance Track has collaborated with non-governmental organizations and external stakeholders to develop a challenge goal.

Waste Management Announces Environmental Initiative
Waste Management, announces an environmental initiative to increase the value of the company’s services to its customers while benefiting the environment, and increase by more than four times the number of facilities – from 24 to 100 – certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council.

Corporate Lands for Learning New Online Tools!

Now entering its 10th year, the Corporate Lands for Learning (CLL) program has grown to welcome a wide variety of learners to the corporate habitat—schools, scout groups, senior citizens, master gardeners, at-risk-youth, casual naturalists and university researchers. Start on the path today!

BASF Corporation
Fighting Island
2007 Corporate Lands for Learning of the Year

The employees, volunteers and partners at BASF Corporation’s Fighting Island received international recognition for their contributions to wildlife habitat conservation at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s 19th Annual Symposium, The Value of Green by winning WHC’s prestigious Corporate Lands for Learning of the Year award. In addition, an integral volunteer, Donald Fay, a teacher consultant for the Greater Essex County District School Board, was presented with the 2007 Community Partner of the Year. Read more

WHC’s prestigious conservation awards, presented at the Annual Symposium, recognize voluntary activities by individuals, companies and organizations, large or small, private or non-profit, who demonstrate excellence in the areas of wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration.

Whether you are counting this past season's fledged birds, planting trees or creating buffers, your ongoing commitment is important to be recognized. A WHC certified program receives credibility, distinction, media coverage and assurance for long-term management of wildlife and can receive one of several WHC partner or corporate awards.