Earth Day Award Nomination
PacifiCorp
(Utah Power)
Produces 11 Million Tons of Coal Annually
Operates Deer Creek Mine in Utah
Other Power Line Issues
A Federal Candidate Species for listing under the Endangered Species ActA Federal Candidate Species for listing under the Endangered Species Act
Gunnison Sage GrouseGunnison Sage Grouse
Primary Avian PredatorGolden eagle
Raptor Perch Excluders on 5 miles of Power Line
Participants
• PacifiCorp – donates use of equipment valued at over $10,000.
• Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife – purchase “excluders” valued at $4,000
• Utah DWR “Dedicated Hunter Program” members who are also Utah Power lineman volunteer time to install excluders.
Why Special Recognition?
• Utah Power Employees took the initiative to make this project work.
• Effort was voluntary.
• A good example of co-operation between business, government, non-profit, and individuals.