According to the Arbor Day Foundation, Columbia’s urban trees are the best maintained in the country in 2019. Columbia Water & Light was named 2019 Tree Line USA in honor of the City’s exemplary work in proper urban tree care, the city announced today. Tree Line USA recognizes utilities that are exemplary in practices that deliver safe electricity while maintaining urban trees. Trees that aren’t trimmed can result in ‘blinks’ in electric service or power outages, according to Columbia Water & Light.
Morgan Long is the electric services superintendent. He says the honor shows the cities dedication to providing a safe environment.
“It’s a good feeling to know that were making a difference and to recognize a utility that operates on a moderate scale, such as us, can promote good customer service and safe electricity at the same time.”
Water & Light received this award by meeting the program standards: meet industry standards, providing annual worker training, sponsor a tree planting and education program, maintain a tree-based energy conservation program and participate an Arbor Day celebration.
