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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.

Commission for Environmental Cooperation
The Wildlife Habitat Council is an active member of the U.S. National Advisory Committee to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation's (CEC). The CEC is an international organization created by Canada, Mexico and the United States under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) and complements the environmental provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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.

Earth Day 2008
On April 22, 2008, millions of people around the world came together to celebrate Earth Day. Read about WHC members who took the lead in celebrations across North America.

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.

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.