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a field of flowers showing columbia gas' vegetation management program

President and COO Kimra Cole says this program reflects the longstanding commitment of Columbia Gas and NiSource to environmental stewardship.

Photo provided by Columbia Gas

It’s National Pollinator Week, Lexington. Have you heard the buzz about Columbia Gas’ wildlife-friendly vegetation management practices?

Working to transform pipeline rights-of-way into a pollinator paradise for bees, birds + butterflies, Columbia Gas maintains seven sites (including four Monarch Waystations) across Central Kentucky.

Sites are converted by removing existing vegetation + planting specialized seeds to grow pollinator-friendly plants like purple coneflower, spotted bee balm, and coreopsis.

This program — growing annually — helps reduce the carbon footprint + mitigate harmful vegetation control measures. This effort is un-bee-lievable.

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