Colonial Pipeline Plants Trees With Stroud Water Research Center

KENNETT SQUARE, Penn. — Colonial Pipeline employees from Woodbury and the NED Office joined other volunteers to plant 1,140 trees with the Stroud Water Research Center on April 27, 2017.

The trees were planted near Red Clay Creek, which is a major tributary of Brandywine Creek and then the Christina River. The trees will create a buffer by filtering out contaminates from agriculture and other land uses before they can enter streams. A forest buffer provides a first line of defense for maintaining clean water in our streams and rivers. 

“Thanks to Colonial Pipeline for sending so many volunteers to make this project happen,” said Jessica Provinski of the Stroud Water Research Center. ​“The Colonial volunteers stayed until he bitter end to make sure we completed the project goals and we really appreciate your help!” 

The Stroud Water Research Center’s mission is to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and restoration. Colonial supports this mission through financial contributions and volunteer engagements such as this. Colonial is committed to protecting the environment we share our pipeline with.