Longview Supports Mon River Anti-Litter and Education Group
Longview Power has pledged $5,000 to the Mon River Revival, which
removes trash from the Monongahela River.
The State Journal
1 September 2010
MORGANTOWN -- Longview Power, developers of a 695-megawatt coal-fired
power plant north of Morgantown, announced Aug. 30 a $5,000 pledge to
the Mon River Revival to support the program’s efforts to remove and
keep litter off the Monongahela River.
The funding will help build and maintain three kiosks that will offer
the first riverside litter receptacles in the Morgantown area.
The kiosks also will serve as information resources, raising community
awareness and involvement by educating the public on the local
environment and wildlife, Monongahela River history, and announcements
related to activities on the river.
“Longview’s support is integral to growing and sustaining the Mon River
Revival,” said Tim Terman, founder of the initiative.
“The funding helps us continue to expand our efforts to clean the river
and to raise awareness among the next generation of community leaders.”
The Mon River Revival was founded in 2006 and began as a youth summer
program that responded to concerns over litter in the Monongahela
River. The initiative aims to involve and educate youth, fostering an
appreciation for the environment and building an anti-litter
consciousness in the community.
In addition to Longview’s contribution, local youth organizations will
help raise money to support the riverside kiosk project.
Construction and installation are expected to begin in mid-September.
“Tim took us on a kayak tour to witness the benefits of the Mon River
Revival firsthand,” said Charlie Huguenard, Longview Power vice
president and general manager.
“It’s clear his initiative has already helped to clean trash from the
river and enhanced Morgantown's Wharf District.We’re truly pleased to
help sustain a program that is so beneficial to our community and the
environment.”
Longview Power LLC is majority-owned by GenPower Holdings LP.