Did you know?
We recently earned the "Clean Corporate Citizen" designation from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, one of the state's highest environmental stewardship honors. Known as aC3 designation, it is a voluntary environmental program that recognizes environmental stewardship at Michigan facilities. Candidates demonstrate facility-specific environmental management systems, active pollution prevention initiatives and a consistent record of compliance with state and federal environmental requirements. The designation is complementary to our participation in the Wisconsin DNR's Green Tier Program.
Our efforts to protect the osprey gained recognition in Door County, Wis. recently, with the donation of an osprey nesting platform to The Ridges Sanctuary. As part of our Avian Protection Program, we partner with environmental groups and others to keep osprey from building nests on transmission structures--helping to protect the birds and keep our system operating reliably. Ospreys like to build large nests on wide, flat surfaces. The platforms are a good alternative to power line poles. |
ATC in the community
Our 2012 United Way campaign was a major success, raising more than $100,000 for agencies in Brown, Dane, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties in Wisconsin, and Dickinson County, Mich. Activities in our offices included a chili cook-off, ice cream social and jersey days (wear your favorite Wisconsin or Michigan team's jersey on Friday for $5; all other states, $6!) ATC matched employee contributions $0.25 for every $1 to further stretch community support.
Employees displayed their generosity over the holidays, too, by conducting drives at each office. In Madison, employees set up a giving tree to benefit children through the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. Pewaukee employees conducted a Toys for Tots drive this year to benefit local children and their families. A Salvation Army family was adopted by our De Pere office employees, helping to support a mom and dad raising three children. Kingsford staff collected food and made contributions to a local soup kitchen and food pantry.
The De Pere office also completed its annual "Second Time Around" holiday recycling/regifting program. Employees are encouraged to bring in old or unused eye glasses, cell phones and chargers, and athletic shoes. The glasses are donated to the Lion's Club for distribution to those in need; the phones are donated to a local domestic abuse shelter where personal data is scrubbed and the phones programed for 911 usage; and the stinky shoes are shipped to a Nike recycling program for use in making running tracks. |
Safety corner
It goes without saying that January weather brings with it increased opportunities for slips, trips and falls on ice- or snow-covered surfaces. Parking lots and sidewalks can be hazardous places, but interior floors and hallways can also become slippery from snow and water tracked in on shoes and boots. Areas near exit doors can be particularly unsafe. Take extra time and care to prevent injuries by paying attention to conditions inside and out. Wear sensible shoes with non-skid soles and a low to moderate heel height, and bring the fashionable shoes to work in a bag or briefcase! Boots or shoes with rubber soles also help prevent slipping. |
Customer connections
Customer resources and contact information for our external relations team can be found on our website. If you have any questions, please contact Marcia Louden at [email protected]. |
Invite an ATC representative to speak to your group
Let us tell you and your service group or professional organization more about ATC. Simply email us at [email protected] and indicate a topic area you're interested in, such as new projects, environmental commitment, vegetation management or electric transmission. We'll work with you to schedule a speaker for an upcoming meeting. |