Habitat Restoration by Ducks Unlimited Serves Wildlife and Bismarck Community
Rhea-AI Summary
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has contributed $45,000 in grants to support a habitat restoration project at the 117-acre Clairmont Family Conservation Park in Bismarck, North Dakota. The project, overseen by Ducks Unlimited, includes wetland restoration, native prairie grass planting, and reintroduction of native trees and shrubs. The initiative aims to attract migratory birds like Canada geese and mallards. Bismarck Parks and Recreation District now owns the site and plans to expand recreational facilities including trails, shelters, and a junior links golf course. The project received support from over 120 individuals, businesses, and partners, with MPC's Mandan refinery providing important final funding when construction costs exceeded initial estimates.
Positive
- MPC's $45,000 grant contribution demonstrates commitment to environmental and community investment
- Strategic partnership with Ducks Unlimited enhances company's environmental stewardship profile
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Insights
This habitat restoration project, while environmentally commendable, has minimal financial impact on Marathon Petroleum 's business operations or stock value. The
The project mainly serves as a public relations and environmental stewardship initiative, enhancing MPC's ESG profile in a modest way. However, the scale and scope of this investment are too small to influence stock performance or corporate valuations.
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 31, 2024 / Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Key Points:
A recently completed habitat restoration project overseen by Ducks Unlimited is expected to attract migratory bird species to the Bismarck, North Dakota, area.
The project restored wetland areas and native trees and shrubs at the 117-acre Clairmont Family Conservation Park, which is also adding amenities to expand public access.
Marathon Petroleum's nearby Mandan refinery provided
$45,000 in grants to the project, including the final park gift that helped ensure completion of the restorations.
Canada geese, mallards and other migratory birds are expected to be more frequent visitors to the Bismarck, North Dakota, area as restored habitat matures inside Clairmont Family Conservation Park. A three-and-a-half-year effort to enhance natural features of the 117-acre park culminated recently with a site celebration involving supporters of the community-led initiative.
"More than 120 individuals, businesses and corporate and foundation partners contributed their generous time and financial resources to make this vision a reality," said Eric Lindstrom, Senior Managing Director of Development for Ducks Unlimited (DU), Great Plains Region. "The diverse community outreach and support sets this project apart from others."
"Marathon Petroleum stepped up big with the final park gift that helped ensure completion of the habitat restorations when construction bids came in higher than anticipated."
DU purchased the parkland from the Clairmont family in 2020 to manage the journey toward restoration. The work included removing debris and old fences, planting native prairie grasses, restoring two wetland areas for birds in particular, and reintroducing several different native trees and shrubs. Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) was among the project's supporters, working through its nearby Mandan refinery to provide grants of
"Marathon Petroleum stepped up big with the final park gift that helped ensure completion of the habitat restorations when construction bids came in higher than anticipated," said Chris Hildebrandt, DU Senior Director of Development, Montana/North Dakota/Western Wyoming.
DU transferred ownership of the site to the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) almost two years ago, however, it has a memorandum of understanding with the district to maintain the restored habitat features. BPRD is overseeing further development of the park to expand recreational and educational opportunities for the public.
"We created a master plan through public engagement and input meetings that includes additional paved and natural-surface trails, a parking area, shelters and natural playgrounds, a community building and a junior links golf course," BPRD Executive Director Kevin Klipfel said.
MPC's assistance with the project reflects the company's focus on strengthening the communities where it operates by making investments that have a positive, measurable impact.
"Supporting this project is very fulfilling because the park will be a lasting community asset that serves wildlife and local residents for generations to come," MPC Mandan Refinery General Manager Josh Dorfmueller said.
Volunteers from the local Burleigh County Soil Conservation District plant trees and shrubs they donated to the Clairmont Family Conservation Park.
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