We take pride at Great Plains in our efforts to be good stewards of the land and its resources. We live and work in the communities we serve and taking care of the environment is important to us. Great Plains has three primary goals in regard to the environment:
- Minimize waste and maximize resources.
- Support environmental laws and regulations that are based on sound science and cost-effective technology.
- Comply with or exceed all applicable environmental laws, regulations and permit requirements.
Great Plains strives to minimize land disturbances while maximizing resource extraction, engage in wildlife protection practices, promote emission reduction and fuel conservation, work with wildlife regulatory agencies, develop water enhancement practices, ensure water quality protection, control and prevent the spread of noxious weeds, promote noise reduction, and implement programs to develop and enhance public spaces in the communities we serve. Some of the ways Great Plains achieves these goals are as follows:
Environmental Community Opportunity (ECO) Fund: Great Plains offers grants through this fund to support projects that enhance environmental education and stewardship. These grants are available to organizations located in communities served by Great Plains through a grant application process. For more details view the ECO Fund brochure.
Environmental Integrity Awards: MDU Resources Group, Inc. (the parent company of Great Plains) offers two environmental integrity awards that recognize a successful employee program, project or activity that reflects the corporation’s environmental policy and philosophy. The awards presented annually are the Award for Reclamation and Habitat Enhancement and the Award for Environmental Stewardship.