Habitat Restoration by Ducks Unlimited Serves Wildlife and Bismarck Community
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.
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) ha contribuito con 45.000 dollari in sovvenzioni per sostenere un progetto di ripristino dell'habitat nel Clairmont Family Conservation Park di 117 acri a Bismarck, Dakota del Nord. Il progetto, supervisionato da Ducks Unlimited, include il ripristino delle zone umide, la piantumazione di erba prativa nativa e la reintroduzione di alberi e arbusti autoctoni. L'iniziativa mira ad attrarre uccelli migratori come le oche del Canada e le anatre mandarine. Ora, il Bismarck Parks and Recreation District è proprietario del sito e prevede di espandere le strutture ricreative, compresi sentieri, ripari e un campo da golf junior. Il progetto ha ricevuto il supporto di oltre 120 individui, aziende e partner, con la raffineria di Mandan di MPC che ha fornito un finanziamento finale importante quando i costi di costruzione hanno superato le stime iniziali.
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) ha contribuido con 45.000 dólares en subvenciones para apoyar un proyecto de restauración de hábitats en el Clairmont Family Conservation Park de 117 acres en Bismarck, Dakota del Norte. El proyecto, supervisado por Ducks Unlimited, incluye la restauración de humedales, la siembra de pastos nativos y la reintroducción de árboles y arbustos nativos. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo atraer aves migratorias como gansos de Canadá y patos de cabeza de gaviota. Ahora, el Bismarck Parks and Recreation District es el propietario del sitio y planea expandir las instalaciones recreativas, incluidas rutas, refugios y un campo de golf infantil. El proyecto recibió apoyo de más de 120 individuos, empresas y socios, con la refinería de Mandan de MPC que proporcionó una financiación final importante cuando los costos de construcción superaron las estimaciones iniciales.
마라톤 페트롤리엄(MPC)은 노스다코타 주 비스마르크에 위치한 117에이커 규모의 클레어몬트 패밀리 보존 공원에서 서식지 복원 프로젝트를 지원하기 위해 45,000달러의 보조금을 기부했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 Ducks Unlimited의 감독 하에 진행되며, 습기 복원, 토착 초원 풀 심기, 그리고 토착 나무와 관목의 재도입을 포함합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 캐나다 기러기와 청둥오리와 같은 이주성 조류를 유인하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 현재 Bismarck Parks and Recreation District가 해당 부지를 소유하고 있으며, 트레일, 쉼터 및 주니어 링크 골프 코스를 포함한 레크리에이션 시설을 확장할 계획입니다. 이 프로젝트는 120명 이상의 개인, 기업 및 파트너로부터 지원을 받았으며, 건설 비용이 초기 추정치를 초과했을 때 MPC의 만단 정유소가 중요한 최종 자금을 제공했습니다.
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) a contribué à hauteur de 45 000 dollars en subventions pour soutenir un projet de restauration de l'habitat au parc de conservation Clairmont Family de 117 acres à Bismarck, Dakota du Nord. Le projet, supervisé par Ducks Unlimited, comprend la restauration des zones humides, la plantation de graminées prairiales indigènes et la réintroduction d'arbres et d'arbustes locaux. L'initiative vise à attirer des oiseaux migrateurs tels que les oies du Canada et les canards colverts. Le Bismarck Parks and Recreation District est désormais propriétaire du site et prévoit d'élargir les installations récréatives, y compris des sentiers, des abris et un parcours de golf junior. Le projet a bénéficié du soutien de plus de 120 personnes, entreprises et partenaires, la raffinerie de Mandan de MPC apportant un financement final essentiel lorsque les coûts de construction ont dépassé les estimations initiales.
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) hat 45.000 Dollar an Zuschüssen beigetragen, um ein Habitat-Restaurierungsprojekt im 117 Hektar großen Clairmont Family Conservation Park in Bismarck, North Dakota, zu unterstützen. Das Projekt, das von Ducks Unlimited geleitet wird, umfasst die Wiederherstellung von Feuchtgebieten, die Pflanzung einheimischer Wiesengräser und die Wiederanpflanzung einheimischer Bäume und Sträucher. Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, Zugvögel wie Kanadagänse und Stockenten anzuziehen. Der Bismarck Parks and Recreation District ist nun Eigentümer des Geländes und plant, die Freizeitmöglichkeiten um Wanderwege, Unterkünfte und einen Junior-Link-Golfplatz zu erweitern. Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von über 120 Personen, Unternehmen und Partnern, wobei die Mandan-Raffinerie von MPC wichtige zusätzliche Mittel bereitstellte, als die Baukosten die ursprünglichen Schätzungen überstiegen.
- 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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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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