Badger Mining Corporation (BMC) was awarded the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) 2014 Business Friend of the Environment Award in recognition of our environmental innovation efforts for the integration of geomorphic land reclamation at the Taylor Plant. Geomorphic land reclamation is a landscape reconstruction technique that mimics original surface forms and drainage patterns of the natural landscape surrounding a mined area. It reduces erosion and water pollution, minimizes long-term maintenance and allows for a seamless transition into the surrounding landscape.
On May 14th, 2014, Evan Mudd, Craig LeNoble and Andy Chikowski accepted the prestigious award on BMC’s behalf from Cathy Stepp, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Secretary, at the WMC Business Friend of the Environment Awards Conference.
For the last 25 years, the WMC Business Friend of the Environment Awards has highlighted what Wisconsin companies are doing in the area of pollution prevention, innovative technology and environmental stewardship. The goal of the awards program is to demonstrate to policy makers, businesses and the public that sound environmental practices are good for Wisconsin and its business environment. BMC did receive this award in 1997 for the Clifford A. Chier Resource Center project and in 1999 for the St. Marie Snake Creek Trail.BMC’s sense of responsibility to our neighbors, our desire to preserve the natural beauty and resources of our state and our interest in promoting a strong economic landscape proved all the incentive necessary to push beyond normal regulatory requirements. Environmental responsibility is one of our corporate values. The Environmental Team thanks everyone’s support in believing in what we can do, but most importantly, doing the right thing for the environment and future generations.
